Children and accountability

this is a difficult subject to address. There is the responsibility of a parent to consider~ and the responsibility of the child to consider.....all very good points.....

But I don't think the responsibility of a community should be overlooked. As a community member....I do cut a bit more slack for minors. Not a lot more~ but some more. Especially if they are a well spoken minor (as many regular contributors here are). I'm not thier parent~ I have no responsibility for them~ but if I see they have made a social "Faux Pas"~ I do want to see it pointed it out that they are a minor and to see a bit more slack cut as they are still in the learning process.

An illmannered rude person~ minor or adult~ needs to be put in thier place.....but an illmannered child......needs to be given the opportunity of a little direction from us as a community before we decide they are just rude and write them off.

Does that make sence?

When I have given out warning points for a post made, I have NEVER looked at the age of the member first to use that as even a partial guide to my actions. Quite frankly, I don't care how old the poster is, or who they are. The posts are judged on their own merits regardless of those other circumstances.

And I would hope that ALL members here in a moderating capable position would do the same. It is my desire that everyone here posts as an adult, no matter what their actual age may be.