[tarheeljks]

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A ton of "pranks" are played every day in this world. Almost all pranks are funny because the cause a person some form of pain, discomfort, or embarrassment.

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and tons of pranks result in those involved being deemed liable.

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I think we're being very results oriented with our thinking here. If the little girl hadn't killed herself, would we really have such a negative view of the other girl's parents?

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absolutely, b/c adults screwing w/children in this manner is pathetic.

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Also the article is ridiculously vague in many issues. For all we know the parent's role in the entire thing could've been their kid saying to them "Hey mom and dad, I want to play a prank on my friend...can you show me how to set up a new myspace account and find a picture of a teenage boy and make it look like I'm him?" and the parents agreeing to help. The article is also very vauge on how and why they would know about the girl's depression.

bmc

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even if what you say is the actual extent of the parents involvement, they are still liable/responsible for the actions of their children.