The issue whether parents should take more responsibility on vandalism by teenagers has always remained a controvercy. First of all, what is vandalism? Definition of vandalism is abuse of public property or personal amenities. Places where vandalism most likely to occur are in public parks, schools, recreation centers and plazas. Usually many of us feel that the 13 to 19 age group is primarily responsible for acts of vandalism.
In my opinion, vandalism done by teenagers start from the home. The percentage of vandalism is increasing every year because of the lack of parental supervision or responsibility over their children. Teenagers are influenced by their friends and the mass media. At home, some of the problem faced, could be divorced parents or quarrellings by them. This will make teenagers feel insecure and uncomfortable when they stay at home. Thus, it will end up with the teenagers vandalizing public properties like the telephone booth, spraying and writing on walls in......
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