And then these dudes are given free education and mentors and all they can come up with is getting shot in a car chase? Come on.
I've seen this in a number of kids/adults who grew up in abusive homes. There's something inside them that is broken. Some people should just not be allowed to have kids.
When drugs are cheaply available, some people lose control of themselves biologically and become threats to everyone else and themselves.
It's probably a bit different from the type of upbringing that is "typical" in asia, with strict rules and expectations for the kid to lead a hard working and sober life?
Just my thoughts. This is generalizing both populations.
Not having access to flushing toilets but belonging to an otherwise nurturing environment versus being under the constant threat of bullying, having to pose as a tough guy just to keep your head above the water, saving someone's ass (that's actually what Daniel did to Joel by sneaking out of the classroom and calling for help) means your life is messed up?
Just think a while about this guy's kids, how they will grow up.
It's an epidemic. You can't fix everything that goes wrong in a childhood with a little education and support.