Where are the Parents

[Bengalzona]

It's kinda hard to consider the parents accountability in this when the guy's actions were pretty flagrantly overboard.

Personally, I wouldn't let my 11 year old run around the mall with just his friends like that. Too young. He's a great kid and has a good moral instincts. I'd be more concerned with what others might try to do to him.

Do I think it should be a punishable offense for the parents? Not necessarily. I'd need more details. Do they let the kid do this all of the time? Do they live in walking distance from the mall? Is there a history of bad things at this mall? Does the kid have a history of getting into trouble? What about the kids friends? Etc. A bunch of things that could color the incident in a bunch of ways.

I'll add this, though. If they care anything about their kid, they have already been punished just by this situation happening.

I have no problem judging an adult male who sucker punches an unarmed 11 year old girl. That's illegal just about everywhere in the U.S., and for good reason. Plenty of other options.

Anyway, I guess he will get plenty of opportunities to practice his "stand your ground" skills in the showers at the penitentiary.