Annapolis Capital Punishment

From this morning's police report:

ASSAULT: On May 22nd, at 11:00 AM, an 11 year old student at Bates Middle School, located at 701 Chase Street, was assaulted by four other students while the victim was on his way to a class. Investigation determined that the four suspects discussed and plotted the attack earlier in the day. Three of the suspects initially confronted the victim, with some of them restraining him, while the others struck him. The fourth suspect had to run from the second floor to the basement in order to join the attack. All four of the male suspects were arrested and charged with Assault. They were identified as two eleven years olds, one twelve year old , and one thirteen year old.

2 11-year olds, 1 12-year old and a 13-year old beating up an 11-year old. While it is obvious that nothing of significance will be done, I have to ask how have the parents let their kids slip this low? There is a finger to be pointed here, and it is directly back to the parents!

Very sad.