[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by jaxie

I have to agree with much of what has been said about parenting. That is the most important foundation in any kid's life and can make all the difference in regard to whether they get into trouble of any kind or not. I think a good solid home and some discipline weights the advantages for children.

But there are also outside factors that can influence, even when children have had a good stable upbringing and also having a rubbish childhood doesn't always mean you are destined for the dark side either.

With regard to stop and search specifically it is far from the ideal solution to knife crime but if that's all that is on the table, because how can you police peoples intent, then so be it. Some action is better than no action.

True Jaxie, and what is being overlooked by some on here, is that the very POSSIBILITY of being 'Stopped and Searched' could be ENOUGH of a DETERRENT to dissuade some young people from carrying knives or other lethal weapons and as the maxim goes; If you pack a gun you'll end up using it one day', so just ONE child dissuaded justifies 'Stop and Search' - in my opinion.