| Re: Neds/Chavs
Here in Vicky Pollard country, we have a persistant problem of bored kids not only breaking trees apart branch after branch and bark stripping, but also continuously setting fires to wildlife areas. The devastation caused is heartrending, and of course the fire engines can't get to the areas to put the fires out. Broken glass is and litter abounds. I son't see what can be done apart from exculde all people from nature areas, but no doubt the destroyers would still get in. Until we find out what pleasure people take in destroying public forests that will take decades to regrow, we're fighting a losing battle.
There is a purpose built skate park with ramps and all the rest, but I've yet to see any one use it! They much prefer to tear up the wildlife areas with their trailbikes (which is not legal in this area) - however, the parents and grandparents carry the bikes to the park in their vans and 4x4s!! SO it's not just the kids, the older ones really should know better. I don't think it's any good blaming teenagers when 50-60 year olds don't even have any respect, it's attitude not age.  |