Perhaps if unacceptable behaviour was dealt with from a much younger age we might start to see a difference. The tendency now is to continually turn a blind eye to younger children's misdeeds for fear of upsetting anyone and this is what leads to out of control youngsters. Plus, of course, minimal input from parents and the lack of diversionary clubs etc that would, perhaps, encourage them into a more positive outlook. Guiding youngsters who are not academic into apprenticeships/training in something that interests them would also be better than forcing them to stay in education when, by the age of fourteen or so, they have lost all interest. Not everyone is academic, but many of these youngsters would be interested in mechanics, carpentry, electrical, aspects of building work, etc. If they could shine at something perhaps they would be more engaged and less likely to come under the influence of life's losers.