Family breakdowns responsible for antisocial behaviour

Britain's teenagers are among the most badly behaved in Europe, a study by a think-tank has suggested.

On every indicator of bad behaviour - drugs, drink, violence, promiscuity - the UK was at or near the top, said the Institute for Public Policy Research.

The institute looked at the results of a number of studies of adolescents conducted in recent years.

The researchers believe the country's record can be explained by a collapse in family and community life in the UK.

If the breakdown of the family is the reason then we obviously need to do something to keep the family together and build a better life around the community.

My suggestions:

1. Harder to get divorces

2. When divorces do happen no money will change hands. You will leave the marriage with as much money and assets as you entered unless it was the other partner’s fault.

3. A tax cut if you live with your children and the other parent of the child.

4. Priority council housing for families with children

5. Free youth clubs

6. Free trips organised by the local council during the summer holidays for all the family. If all the family don’t attend then they have to pay if they want to go.

I can’t think of anything else. Anyone got any suggestions?