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Case Study: Read this hypothetical example, then comment on the role of parental liability in the juvenile justice system. Answer the following questions after reading the hypothetical example and post your answers. Then go back and read over some of your classmates' responses and comment on their thoughts.

Gary is a seven-year-old child who has been taken into custody for the murder of two school-mates with the handgun of his mother's boyfriend. Gary has ben diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and his mother is currently a heavy drinker and drug user. The police have been to Gary's apartment several times because Gary's mother's boyfriend is frequently violent toward both of them, and Gary was once removed for over a month to live with his grandmother. Since kindergarten, Gary has shown slow progress and poor social skills. He is old enough to be adjudicated delinquent according to the laws of his state.

Question: Now, answer the following questions and post them. Then go back and look over other classmates' responses and comment on their thoughts.

1. What factors of Gary's behavior seem to be caused by parental abuse or neglect? Name all that seem to apply.
2. Should Gary be punished or treated for his apparent social and psychological problems? What would be an appropriate disposition for Gary?
3. Should his parents be punished for their role in creating his behavioral problems? Why or why not? If you answered yes, to what extent?