I haven't been following the story and I can't read the article without signing up. The hype, discussion, outrage or whatever resulting from this trial could provide a convenient narrative for disarming citizens. (I am pretty neutral on guns and I'm not American btw). I'm all about parents taking responsibility for their children!! However, when parents are absent or neglectful in their duties (which will always happen) this leaves an opportunity for other influences and/or potential radicalisation, so I wonder if there are other things at play here.