Here's a report issued by the Chief of Police in Houston, Texas back in the late 60's. It was entitled: 12 Rules for Raising Delinquent Children.( These twelve rules were originally created by Dr. Paul Cates and published in Strictly for Parents )
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 he's cute. It will also encourage him to pick "cuter' phrases that will blow off the top of your head later.
3. Never give him any spiritual training. Wait til he's 21 and then let him "decide for himself."
4. Avoid use of 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 leaves lying around --books, shoes and clothing. Do everything for him so he will be experienced in throwing all responsibility onto others.
6. Let him read any printed matter he can get his hands on. Be careful that drinking glasses and the silver ware are sterilized, but let his mind feast on garbage.
7. Quarrel frequently in the presence of your children. This way they will not be too shocked when the home is broken up later.
8. Give a child all the spending money he wants. Never let him earn his own. Why should he have things as tough as you had them?
9. Satisfy his every craving for food, drink and comfort. See that every sensual desire is gratified. Denial may lead to harmful frustration.
10. Take his side against neighbors, teachers, and policemen. They are all prejudiced against your child.
11. When he gets into real trouble, apologize for yourself by saying, " I never could do anything with him."
12. Prepare for a life of grief. You will be apt to have it.
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