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Originally Posted by ComixZone
It is not about defending him, because it is indefensible - but it is about understanding how this came to be.
If a 14 year old acts in such a way, a responsible/good parent would correct the behaviour. If the 14 year old didn’t apologize/show remorse/work to correct his wrong doing, then corrective behaviour should have been forced on him by his parents - easiest being that they pull him out of hockey. The fact that no apology was made, and that the kid continued to play hockey makes it look like the kid learned this behaviour from his parents. If you come from a household like that, good luck on growing beyond your circumstances without significant external assistance.
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my wife has been a teacher for 20 years, so she has met/interacted with a TON of kids over that time. one thing that she has observed over and over again when there are 'student behavioural issues' is that those issues stem from home. she'll have that first 'parent/teacher meeting' and then she's not at all surprised by the kid's attitude/behaviour after meeting the kid's parents.
some people are just terrible parents.
now, with that being said, it doesn't mean the kid can't change and become a better person, however, it's a tough challenge (especially considering they will likely not have support from their parents).