To the Spout Off readers blaming the parents for their 17/18 YO's behavior I am sure you did somethings in your youth that your parents never knew about. Kids today just do not want to own up to their actions and always have an excuse trying to justify their own bad behavior. Getting Mommy and Daddy involved might get them sent to their room where they will text and be on face book bragging of their escapades. Lets let the law deal with this nonsense where the offenders can get the attention they crave in jail. Lets see after paying lawyer fees, bail and fines how amusing they feel then.