Wisconsin city wants to fine the parents of bullies...

[Archae]

I agree except for the amount.

It should be higher.

Proposed Wisconsin city ordinance to fine parents of bullies

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (AP) A Wisconsin city is considering an ordinance that would impose fines on the parents of young bullies.
The Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reports that the proposed ordinance comes after a social media post went viral showing notes other children sent to a seventh-grade student of Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School urging her to kill herself.

The draft ordinance prohibits bullying, harassment, and retaliation against anyone who reports such incidents. The measure would also hold parents and guardians responsible for such behavior of children younger than 18 years old.

A $50 fine would be imposed for a first offense, with additional costs bringing the total to $313.

https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Proposed-Wisconsin-city-ordinance-to-fine-parents-of-bullies-511045231.html

[Karadeniz]

1. Growing up army brat, it was impressed upon us that we could harm dad's career. It wasn't

an albatross around our necks, but gave us a reason to think about our actions.

[Turbineguy]

2. If the bully is misbehaving

as a reaction to the parents, bullying would increase.

[Generic Brad]

3. Scott Walker's mom will go broke

[ProudLib72]

4. I agree, but I would add parenting classes as well

I grew up being bullied by the son of a prominent doctor. I always wondered why he was such a bully. Later on I realized his dad didn't two shits about him. So, if someone like this were to be fined a measly $50, I don't think he would change his parenting tactics. No, the only way to do that is to force him to attend classes.