do you think the best way to stop youths with anti social behavour is to bring back drafting in to the army?

Question

bring back the old days and put them in to the army when they reach 18 years old like they used to and have a sergeant major shout some repect in to them

Answer 1

Sounds harsh but also rings the right bells, the army teaches respect and basically if you have respect then everything else slots into place.

Answer 2

Yes, but not for the reasons most people have put, just what do young people have to do, that does not cost a great deal of money? Everyone talks about respect, but just being older does not automatically qualify you for respect, that has to be earnt.
Joining the service should help give youngsters confidence and life skills for being able to cope away from home, and activities other than computer games and tv. Youth clubs, after school classes are all dying a death because adults are too scared to get involved with children for fear of being labelled a paedophile, we need to find ways children and adults can mix safely and so the children can keep us young at heart, we can hopefully offer advice and pass on skills when they need them. There is so much pressure for children to have "stuff" like mobile phones, the right trainers etc, that they are not really having fun. The army should be an option for all those with no jobs or who do not want to go to college.

Answer 3

it's got to do with history !....to change behaviour takes time, education; and alot of hard work and sweating....
going to the army is okay...it provides a framework where they can get discipline, learn about teamwork within a group....but that doesn't provide the 100% solution;
take for example...yourself; ask yourself these questions.....
(1) how did you get to where you are today ?
(2) you were once 18...what were you like ?
(3) why are you suddenly interested in the anti-social behaviour of these youths....when there are100 thousand other issues to address ? (which are just as important, if not more ?)
(4) others....

they say that 'youth is wasted on the young'....so maybe they need to be 'drafted' in some way to an organisation where they can change their ways;
everything is so easy with '20/20' hindsight ! if only we can see into the future....but we can't, so we need to move on....

i was once working in a shop, and someone came up to me with this business proposal:..'do you want to work in a 9-5 job, or do you want to change the world ?'..
well, you know what the answer to that one was ...don't you ?

we all do our bit, and just hope(fingerscrossed) that everything works out alright....

we just need to do more....
god bless;

Answer 4

Something has to be done. When ever i see an article in the news the young people always say they are bored and there is nothing to do but mess around the streets. so i say give them something to do.
In some countries the education system has introduced cadet training. this teaches the children responsibility, respect, manners, self awareness and the effect their actions can have of others. All the skills our parents should teach us.
Bad lads army has proved that boot camp system programmes do work. bring it on i say.

Answer 5

Most likely, but there has been some complaints about the army harming the soldiers if not physically then mentally. Research has led to this as becoming a serious problem in peoples moods and a decrease in their ability to stay calm under pressure. so yes it would be a good idea in the short to medium term but over all maybe not such a good idea.

Answer 6

In poland it is law for a teenager to join the army for 2 years. In that time they learn new things and respect. Not sure about that here in the UK as some kids will use it against others when they leave

Answer 7

No, especially when there is a range of conflicts they could be sent to, and not come back from!

Crime prevention activities, and community service in UK would be of more benefit to society, environment, the youths themselves, and is less likely to get them killed, maimed or other.

Most of us are not the peroopsn we were at 18, and this is the case for those subject to ASBO etc.

Answer 8

i think that anyone that has problems with the LAW before the age of 18 should have to do 2 years military service but be guaranteed a non combat status.

use common sense here, minor infractions and such you can let slide,,,basicaly anything above a misdemenor offense should land them 2 years military service. this way they will be taught some respect before they are unleashed on society.

however this would violate many freedoms..is it worth it?

Answer 9

No I do not believe that youths with anti social behaviour should be given guns, trained how to use them and at some future date be put back on the street.

Answer 10

Absoutely. Bring back caning in the schools too and at the police stations. Instead of getting off with minor offences give them 6 of the best.