Jenny Ward: "I don't blame the parents. A person knows bad from good from instinct. But if you want to fight, use your fists."

Anita Brown: "Yes. The parents need to know where their children are and what they're up to. And if they're out of control they need to seek help. I would even go so far as to say report your kid to the authorities if he's going around carrying a knife."

Isaac Attram:"Absolutely. Parents have a duty to fill their growing children with positive things. Sitting them in front of the TV and letting them read and do what they like is a recipe for trouble."

Santhiya Murddi: "Parents have a huge responsibility. I appreciate many of them have jobs and hectic lives, but they have to take responsibility for their children. If they don't, then maybe they should be punished to set an example to their kids."

Yasemin Aray: "Parents can do a lot to help their children. And those who are struggling should make use of the parenting schemes which are probably not publicised as much as they could be."