In Thessaloniki, parents were required to pay 7,000 euros for damages caused by their children in local kindergartens, marking a rare instance of parental financial responsibility for juvenile misbehavior.
In a notable case in the municipality of Thermi, Thessaloniki, parents have been asked to cover damages totaling 7,000 euros due to vandalism committed by their underage children in kindergartens. This incident, which represents a first in the area, involved nine adolescents, all students of Secondary Education, who were caught on school surveillance cameras committing the vandalism.
The extensive damage included broken locks on an external metal door, a broken window in the principal's office, and destruction of various school properties such as wiring, railings, glass panels, telephones, and electronic equipment. Significant damage, amounting to 4,400 euros, occurred at the 7th Kindergarten of Thermi last summer, involving four secondary school students who were primarily responsible for these actions. The situation was alarming enough to disrupt the electrical supply to the building, causing circuit breakers to trip throughout the school.
This unprecedented requirement for parents to compensate for their children's misdeeds sets a crucial precedent for accountability in the local education system. It raises important questions about parental involvement and responsibility regarding juvenile actions, and how educational institutions and families address the repercussions of such vandalism in the future.
