Over time, we have seen several cases of criminal activity by young people, and often also those under the age of 18. There are serious cases with elements of violence, robbery, assault and other criminal acts that are expressed both by individuals and as part of gangs. This is a development we cannot accept, and which society at large must clamp down on. But how and where does the responsibility lie? Parental responsibility Responsibility for young people strictly begins and ends in the parents’ home. This is where the framework for upbringing is laid. Yes, we know that there are demanding growing up conditions and many dysfunctional homes. We know that there are socio-cultural differences, and we know that demographics matter. Still, that’s actually no legitimate excuse, nor does it provide grounds for behaving like an idiot. There is also no reason to act like an idiot and commit criminal acts if you have a different skin color or are a child of divorce. The fact is that the vast majority of us come into the world relatively well developed, and with good prerequisites for becoming good citizens. Parental responsibility must be put more strongly in focus, and parents must be made responsible to a far greater extent. Many people think the pod is innocent even when the police come to the door and inform about what the pod has done – maybe it’s time to wake up and take responsibility? Public responsibility Many people point out that the public sector, i.e. the municipality, the community and the nation, have a responsibility to reduce the reasons why young people become rootless and commit criminal activity. Of course, the public AS Norge has a responsibility – and it is being taken. Considerable resources are invested – both financially and structurally – in prevention, providing welfare benefits, education, leisure facilities, psychological support and follow-up. It is a fact that the resources used for such measures have increased tremendously over many, many years. Nevertheless, we see that the lack of offers is used as an explanation. Well, I agree that there is room for improvement in the offer, and that it should be further developed, but it is still not the case that youth crime can be understood or excused with this. We must make the individual responsible to a far greater extent, and make demands on the individual rather than explaining away unwanted activity with the role of the public. It is the individual’s actions and behavior that build up or tear down a society – not the other way around. Culture or unculture? We are a diverse society consisting of different ethnic groups, different cultural origins, and different abilities for social interaction. It must of course be taken seriously. Integration, or the lack of it, is an issue that we must stop sweeping under the rug. For far too many years, Norwegian government officials have not touched on this topic other than on the surface. The fact is that integration in Norway has failed, and it is time to recognize that we are unable to ensure that different ethnic groups become a natural part of their local environment. When this fails time and time again, is it perhaps time to ask the question whether you should continue to let new people into the country that you are unable to accept and integrate? In my view, the answer is obvious – it’s time to take two steps back. We see how the development has been in other countries, such as Sweden, and we see the same tendencies here in Norway. Should we then just let it happen with our eyes open, or should we do what is a nation’s foremost task – secure the country’s borders and maintain law and order? It goes without saying what the answer is. Measures that must be implemented In order to combat youth crime, concrete and tough measures must be implemented. Here are some measures that must be taken, without this list being exhaustive: Parents must be fined or subject to relevant punishment where children under the age of 18 commit criminal activity. Where the parents are unfit to be parents (obviously after professional assessments) they must be deprived of parental rights quickly and effectively. Children/young people who commit criminal acts must be put in youth prisons, and far more places must be created than what we have today. Legal processes and judgments must be adopted and implemented immediately after arrest. The police must be strengthened with new police positions, and an increased apparatus of instruments. They must carry out active outreach work against criminal gangs and use far tougher measures against gangs and criminals than is done today. The Willy Haugli method must return to the Norwegian police. Criminals who do not have Norwegian citizenship must be deported from Norway even if they are under the age of 18 – so must the family. Revoke and stop all financial support for families where children commit offences. If juvenile offenders or their families live in municipal housing, the housing relationship must be terminated and terminated. These are just some of the measures that must be taken to make it visible that unwanted criminal activity has consequences. It’s about time – the days of silk gloves must be over now. Published 16.08.2024, at 21.25
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Punish the families of juvenile delinquents – Statement
