It has to be said... as soon as the schools break up you know its time to add the non-emergency police telephone number to your mobile speed dial.
The problem you have is that even activities that are laid on are not for all kids.. some don't want to do anything other than hang around with their mates getting up to no good..
In the past week we have seen mindless vandalism, damage to property and general offensive / anti-social behaviour..
I really don't want to have to worry about my property being mindlessly abused by the chavs that don't want to participate in activities that may actually make them better people in the long run..
I don't expect to see teens roaming the streets at 2am.. drunk.. and abusive. We need an effective police force that actually take action... One of their strategic objectives is: To strengthen Neighbourhood Policing to respond to local need and increase public confidence. (
http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/aboutus/...tplan-aims.htm) The term action needs to be met... drunk teens out at night - taken home, parents officially given 1 strike.. 2 more and they get prosecuted for their lack of control for their child..
Perhaps the softly softly approach on these little reprobates doesn't work?? Take it to the parents... if they don't care they are held responsible...
I could go on and on about this subject... the majority of kids are fine, you expect to see them out enjoying their time out of school... but this needs to be in a courteous, respectful way...