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# Kids up to no good
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/kids-up-to-no-good-editor/
- Published: 2006-07-31T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T19:06:53.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Dr. Lisette Bauersachs Santa Monica*

I have always loved taking my children to Virginia Park. Unfortunately, I have witnessed first-hand an increase in the foul language and inappropriate actions of un-chaperoned teenagers that ruin the park for other families. I absolutely agree with Bill Bauer (SMDP, July 24, page 4) that the parents of these teenagers have no idea what their kids are up to. Asking them politely to stop the spitting and foul language in the presence of young children only encourages them more. I wish these parents would actually parent their children. I strongly recommend an increased police presence in Virginia Park so that all families can enjoy it to the fullest.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 31, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/073106.pdf?ref=smdp.com)