WHAT a sad and sick society we are living in. We have a breakdown in law and order, anti-social behaviour is on the increase.
The mind boggles when you read of a mother of a 16-year-old who had his beer confiscated by a policeman, driving her son to the police station and demanding the drink be given back to him.
Unfortunately, there are many more parents like this. It is known as the evolution of anti-social behaviour, the things that were once frowned upon are now deemed acceptable and those people who are of a decent and proper upbringing who dare to speak out about it are told they are living in the past and should get up to date.
I would welcome back the past, where scrumping apples would earn you a clout around the ear. It worked, unlike today's kid glove punishment that is failing.
BRIAN BREAKSPEAR
Deburgh Street
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