Quote Originally Posted by rory_20_uk View Post
I suppose one argument would be that adults justify their actions based on the rules of society and so is constructing society (although many might not like the model); children beating adults rarely if ever have the justification of their actions, and hence is undermining society.

Just to throw another iron into this little campfire: we should remember that the definitions of "adult" and "child" have changed a bit over the years. 2,000 years ago a 12-year old was a "man", and a 15-year old Alexander the Great set off to conquer the known world.

It wasn't until the late 1800's that we started regarding teens as 'extended children', second-class citizens, who needed extra consideration and sheltering from the outside world. Child-Labour laws were enacted, and mandatory education to age 16 or so (depending on the country), and virtual immunity from prosecution for crimes committed, or significantly lighter punishments.

If we're going to hell in a handbasket, and it's because of the misbehavior and disrespect of the "children", is it time to revisit how long we keep 10-18 year olds 'children'?