Yes,I've seen it written many times that cruelty to animals by a child can be a danger sign of a psychopath in the making.I suppose that could be true of one or more of the kids involved here.But at this age I say give them the benefit of the doubt regarding *felony* charges and sentence them,instead,to serious psychiatric intervention.
I just don’t have that much faith in “psychiatric” help. Not in the least — especially if the little monsters are re-released on society after getting “cleared” by these same psychiatrists.... No, thank you.
I don’t think they should get just a slap on the wrist either. They should be removed from their homes for awhile. Their psychiatric evaluation can take place in a juvenile detention center. These little creeps knew what they were doing. Times have changed. Kids grow up faster.