Absolutely, an adult is an adult and is responsible for the choices they make, that is not disputable, and of course no society should condone or accept predatory behavior.  My point is simply labeling these individuals as thugs or criminals does nothing to prevent these poor choices or advance our society.  What will is an emphasis on parent involvement, education, after school programs, volunteering time with Big Brothers Big Sisters or any other multitude of social programs aimed at providing role models and encouraging positive behavior, beliefs, and ideals in the youth that will help them in their future decision making to become positive, flourishing members of society.  While we are not all fortunate to grow up in a stable, loving, nuclear family that assists us in the cognitive ability to make the proper decisions, we are far better off using our energy working towards these end goals than sitting behind the keyboard name calling