well, I continue to give my kids a little money when they have none so they don’t get desperate and do something illegal. This kid probably didn’t have anyone helping him, was getting screamed at by his baby momma for money for formula and diapers or else the child support system had him in their sights and he had no prospects.
True, the no jobs situation is not an EXCUSE to rob, never said it was. But if a kid has no money and no prospects, believe me, he is going to consider doing something illegal, dealing drugs or robbing, stealing because the world is telling him he is a loser without money. All this “pull yourself up b y your bootstraps” is fine if you have a little familial support. If you have nothing what then.
He has no excuse, and no legitimate complaint (if he could still make one). Your misfortune doesn’t obligate anyone else to stand still and be robbed.