[Margaret Pilkington]

Yes........I would...and the fact that the child would have a criminal record which may affect their future is one of the consequnece they would have to take for their criminal actions.
Looting is thieving...theft is criminal.
And they might be worried about what punishment the courts mete out...but they would need to be much more worried about my reaction.

One of the big problems of todays feckless society is that children, youths, young adults have no fear of authority, there appear to be no consequences for their actions.
It is time to make our children aware that their actions have consequences....not only for themselves, but for their family and also for the community at large.
I think that you answering NO to the question is honest, but very misguided.