Glad you took that as humour. It's the way I meant it.

As a youth, I came close to the House of D on a few occasions. It was kindness from a few individuals that changed me enough to keep me out. Beatings, the strap, etc., never did work on me--nor did threats.

In later life I taught for one year in a maximum security institution. Made me glad I never ended up in one as a guest. But for the kindnesses I received while young, likely I would have.

People who have said that prevention and education are a must: you got my vote.