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		1024core on April 19, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Former student destroys 59 university computers us... Problem is, the fine will be paid by his parental units, which doesn't teach him a lesson at all; in fact, it reinforces the lesson that he can do anything he wants, and parents will take care of it.

londons_explore on April 22, 2019 [–]

If he's over 18, his parents wouldn't be liable.

Would you pay a 200k fine for your child?

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