Stabbing in Timbercreek - what is going on with our teens?
The news that an 18 year old boy was stabbed in the back by a 17 year old at a party in Timbercreek is shocking. The fact that it happened in suburban Boca Raton highlights the fact that this summer is not starting well for teens.
The bad economy this year has rippled down to the teen group. Teens searching for jobs are finding that the pickings are very slim. Businesses are not hiring at all or are hiring at reduced hours. In addition, many parents can no longer afford the luxury of paying for their children to attend daytime or out of town summer programs. The end result is a volatile mix of too many teens with nothing to do.
The summer has just started and the problems will only worsen unless action is taken quickly. Parents need to organize and be aware of their children's activities. The stabbing occurred at 1 a.m. and not much good happens when teenagers are out at late hours. Parents need to take responsibility for their children.
City officials also need to address the issue. City officials should examine existing summer programs and determine how they can keep kids busy and out of trouble. More programming may be needed and should be added immediately.
This stabbing is a wake up call and is the time for everyone to take action to avoid future problems. It will be a hot summer in the city if this issue is not resolved.
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Are you serious? The city needs to come up with ideas to help entertain kids on summer break? Parents are too busy to look after their kids? Come on. There are always jobs but kids in Boca might not want "those kinds" of jobs as they tend to be a little harder than sitting in an air conditioned mall selling clothes or electronics. I assume you would support a higher local tax system to provide entertainment centers to keep kids busy because their ipod, iphone, Wii, mountain bike, HDTV, and car just won't do the trick. Ridiculous. And you wonder why the US is totally losing its competitive advantage compared to other developing nations around the world. Timbercreek would be considered paradise for 99.9% of the world's population. Yet you make it sound like its a ghetto in Sau Paulo. It's the kids' fault first -- parents second.
Posted by: M.T. Tom | June 24, 2008 7:38 AM
We don't need more government and more programs, we need more parenting and a return of personal responsibility.
Posted by: Jeff | June 26, 2008 4:41 AM
Boca is attracting a lot more third world illegal aliens thanks to libtards that inhabit Boca. The city used to be wonderful in the 60s and 70s before the libs from NY and Jersey came to town. Crime in Boca is through the roof and the mall is very dangerous. Even malls in Miami have fewer murders. The children are spoiled brats and the self absorbed parents are a joke today.
Posted by: Franc | July 29, 2008 10:07 AM