We've heard from the father as well. He was asking the public to be calm and constructive, no matter the outcome.
Had he raised his kid the plea would have not been necessary.
That's nice.
What would I have just read if your parents had raised you?
My grandparents mostly raised me too. I had thoughts of murder and mayhem but my Grandparents taught me to respect others to help others and to obey the law. I joined the Marine Corps for just that reason and have never in my life hurt anyone or robbed anyone. I have delusional Paranoia and one of the voices I used to hear used to encourage me to rob and cause harm. I never once gave into that voice because I was taught not to. How about you?
You were fortunate that your Grandparents raised you well. I, too, was lucky, but with the conventional two-parent scenario. My parents worked, taught me, gave me love. I realize how lucky I am, and while I take pride in the choices I've made as an adult, I know it is the solid foundation that my parents gave me that made those good choices clear to me. I also know not everyone is that fortunate.