Show Twelve Rules for Raising Juvenile Delinquents The following twelve Rules for Raising Delinquent Children were issued by th the thie Houston exas Police De De- 1 Begin with infancy to give the child everything he wants In this way he will grow up to believe the world owes him a living 2 When he picks up bad words laugh at him This will make him think hes he's cute It will also encourage him to pick cuter cufer phrases that will blow off the top of your head later 3 Never give him an spiritual training Wait until he is 21 and then let him decide for himself 4 Avoid the use of the word wrong It may develop a guilt complex This will condition him to believe later when he is arrested for stealing a car that society is against him and he is being persecuted 5 Pick up everything he ho leaves lying books around-books shoes and clothing Do everything for him so he will become experienced in throwing all responsibility on others 6 6 Let him re read d any ny y p printed printed printed-m matter tf he can get gat his s shands hands on Be sure the silverware and drinking glasses are carefully sterilized but let your your childs child's mind feast feaston on garbage 7 1 Quarrel frequently in the presence of your child child- ren It will keep them from being too shocked when the home breaks up 8 Give the child all the spending money he wants Never let him earn his own Wh Why should he have things as as as' you had nad them I I 9 Satisfy his every craving for food and comfort See that every sensual desire is is' is gratified Denial may lead to harmful frustration 10 Take his his nis part against neighbors teachers teachers' and policemen They are all alt prejudiced against your child 11 When he gets into real trouble for yourself by saying I never never- could do anything with him 12 Prepare for a lifetime of grief You'll probably have it |