Quote (Scaly @ Oct 15 2014 07:47am)
I think a 10 y/o has the possibility to be rehabilitated. I also think a 10 y/o that commits such an act is not capable of being aware of the repercussions or the moral implications of it. Most likely they are mentally ill and need to be hospitalised rather than criminalised.
just based on my personal experience of being that age, i was fully aware of my actions and the repercussions that follows
i do admit i can be a bit severe with how i see punishment should be given, but kids should be taught better and should know better by that age
and i agree with you that he could be rehabilitated (considering that he was mental), it would serve as a better punishment than a prison sentence
kid has his whole life ahead of him and now its most likely gone