[Ditter]

As a mother of 3,grandmother of 3, I don't see the boy as a bully. He was silly & immature. Ringing doorbells & running is a 10 year old trick. He was out late because he was 16.

[longtermmemmory]

with all respect to your children and grandchildren, I have seen more than enough of such "good boys" tried and convicted as adults in the criminal courts. They all have mothers who come to court and say this or that was harmless or he just fell into a bad crowd.

His intent is the issue. Knocking/ringing/banging on a strangers door is suspect.

From a mischieviou "yout" I would say michief would dictate rining the bell and running away FAST!