13 yrs old boy sexually assault 6 yrs old boy... /hopeless

[KBG29]

This is a very interesting case. I believe this has a lot to do with the parents, and their inability to interact vocally with thier child about what thouse feelings are, and what the approprite action to take is when in that situation. My parents were always very open with me when I would over hear a sexual term and were very careful to explain to me what it was and why it should be a very special thing between two people. Some kids I knew in school had parents that even when they were 15 - 16 would not talk to them about sex. It is really hard to judge this situation based on the little info released. If the boy has had a history of smaller problems I would say that a farly hefty punishment is in order, bcause rape is not acceptable at any if a person has awarness, but on the other hand if the boy is getting his first warning I think he needs to be counciled on what he has done, and mabye perform some community service to further his understanding that it was inaproprite.

I still stand by my belief that if a => 13 year male/female and a =>13 year old male/female were to have a relationship, that intercourse is not a wrong thing.