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The FIRST put the rapist kid in jail for 10 years. They held in accountable for his actions. I see no problem with taking this a little farther and holding the parents responsible as well. Maybe it will send a message to other parents, to raise their kids to treat others with respect. The fact that ADHD is tagged on to this does in no way excuse the boy's actions but it says that someone, somewhere is trying to use ADHD as an excuse.
ADHD is a LEARNING disorder when it is accurately diagnosed and only applies to a mind that is usually bright but bound by a body that won't allow it to concentrate on one subject at a time. It does not mean that the child is completely out of control or has chronic tantrums. If and when those are the case is when the child has not been properly handled and trained. If they KNEW he was truely ADHD they could have helped prevent this. My Dad is ADHD (Diagnosed by more than one separate specialist) and it does not mean that he cannot behave respectfully toward others. It just means that he does not operate or learn efficiently. Jeez - ADHD did not cause this! He is responsible and so are his parents. (sorry couldn't resist that soapbox)
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