Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Alliston Seale SC has proposed that parents proven negligent in managing their children’s behavior should face sanctions if their children commit serious crimes. Speaking passionately, Seale emphasized that no 13-year-old should be allowed to engage in harmful activities like drug use and carrying knives without intervention. He argued that parents must take greater responsibility, not just voluntarily but with legal consequences if they fail. Seale cited international examples, including a U.S. case where a mother was jailed for six years after her six-year-old shot a teacher at school. He stressed that parental involvement extends beyond material provision to active engagement in a child’s development, including monitoring technology use and ensuring adequate rest. Seale also highlighted the importance of teaching children conflict resolution skills and preparing them for real-world challenges. His remarks came during sentencing submissions for Tyreke Benskin, who pleaded guilty to the 2020 murder of 22-year-old Shakeem Holder. Seale noted troubling signs in Benskin’s past, such as his fascination with knives, and lamented the lack of early intervention. While acknowledging Benskin’s remorse and potential for rehabilitation, Seale underscored the collective responsibility of society in addressing juvenile delinquency. Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell is set to deliver the sentence on February 27.