That being said what is done is done. How does putting the parents in jail mean anything? How is society served by putting parents in jail.
Jail for a few days MAY wake them up. I would prefer hitting parents in their MOST TENDER spot: the pocket book. If they were fined...oooo would that hurt!
Society is served by letting parents know that they have a HUGE responsibility to take care of their "children," even if those "children" are 13-17.
The color thing makes my head hurt...
So jail time huh? Why not. Lock up everybody that offends you.
Last time I checked the law used to punish these kids, the Sex Offender laws are used to protect children from minors. I have no earthly idea what this judge is doing.