Finally, a town with backbone is taking action against out-of-control teens and their irresponsible parents. Gloucester Township, New Jersey just passed a tough new law that holds parents accountable when their kids become repeat offenders. If your child gets convicted multiple times in juvenile court, you could face 90 days in jail or pay $2,000 in fines.
The law covers 28 different crimes, from serious felonies down to things like loitering in groups, breaking curfew, and vandalism. This isn’t about one mistake – it targets parents whose kids are habitual troublemakers. The message is crystal clear: be a parent or face the consequences.
This bold move came after local events turned into complete chaos. Last year’s Gloucester Township Day and drone show were ruined by hundreds of unruly teenagers who started fights and terrorized families. The situation got so bad that officials had to cancel this year’s Township Day entirely.
For too long, liberal policies have coddled juvenile criminals while law-abiding families suffer. Parents have been allowed to shrug off responsibility while their kids run wild in our streets. This new ordinance puts the accountability exactly where it belongs – on the adults who raised these troublemakers.
Some bleeding-heart critics are already whining that the law is too harsh on families. They claim parents might lose jobs or face financial hardship if they get arrested. These excuses miss the point completely – maybe parents should have thought about consequences before letting their kids terrorize the community.
Real parents in the community are cheering this common-sense approach. As one local mom put it, parents should face repercussions for how their children behave in public. If you governed your kids properly from the start, this law would never affect you.
The 28 crimes covered by this law include everything from assault and property destruction to breaking curfew and public drunkenness. These aren’t complicated rules – they’re basic standards that any decent parent should already be teaching their children. There’s no excuse for ignorance here.
This is what happens when communities finally say enough is enough. Gloucester Township is showing America how to take back our streets from juvenile delinquents and their negligent parents. Other towns across the nation should follow this example and restore law and order to our neighborhoods.