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There's also the relative youth of the parents to consider. The part of the brain that allows us to properly understand the ramifications of our actions (moral context, but deeper and more personalised) along with the more refined impulse control of an adult, usually isn't fully formed until late teens, and in some cases very early 20s.
Not excusing the lad for what he's done. But I wouldn't be at all surprised if he hasn't fully developed that part of his brain yet.
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