2006-Today's Law Talk-(2)

Author: Wang Xinzhong, He Shuwen / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The suspect Wu Liang, 16 years old, was a high school student at a school in Wuxue City. His accomplice Guo Yi, 17 years old and his cousin, was also involved in the robbery. After being caught by the police, they deeply regretted their actions. The dozens of yuan they stole was spent on online gaming all night. According to Wu Liang and Guo Yi, they chose to stay up all night gaming for two reasons: first, the cost was only 5 yuan, and second, they wanted to avoid the supervision of school and parents. They sneaked out after the dormitory lights went out and returned early the next morning for morning self-study. So, what kind of child was the main suspect Wu Liang, and how did his family and school educate him? We visited Wu Liang's school. The homeroom teacher said that Wu Liang had only transferred a month ago and was an extremist in personality, frequently skipping classes even in his senior year. Although the school strictly prohibits students from using the internet, Wu Liang did not listen to the teachers much. The homeroom teacher felt that Wu Liang's behavior might be related to his incomplete family education. Wu Liang lost his father when he was 8 years old, and his mother worked away from home all year round, making it difficult for the school to contact his family. So, if all internet cafe operators refused to allow minors to enter, it would prevent those lacking self-control from becoming addicted to the internet. How do internet cafe owners manage their operations? According to Wu Liang, no one checked their age when they went to the internet cafe, and registration was not required—just pay and you could enter.
Expert Commentary
Host: What do you think are the main reasons that led these two children to commit crimes in this case?
Li Meijin: The lack of family education is the main reason for their psychological and behavioral problems. Therefore, when parents notice abnormal behavior in their children, they should instill correct values in them and help them build a defense line against illegal acts.
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