Unfortunately for him that is exactly what a punch can be. He should have thought about that before taking a swing.

What is wrong with people?

and he and alot of other kids feel its OK to punch rather then talk a problem to resolution.
The parents should be jailed too.

We raised 4 sons and one of them was prone to striking out although we always taught them to back away when possible. The other 3 did not look for trouble but trouble seem to find this one- if you know what I mean.

Parents can only hope to instill virtue in their children, but at some point the children mature and must be accountable for their own actions.

He couldn't have picked up that attitude any where else in our society?

Let's jail every violent criminal's parents... it has to be their fault.

birthday (age 18), he will be at the age where many people suggest he be able to purchase/drink alcoholic beverages - a substance which often inhibits impulse control.

Double jeopardy for some.

My kids played a total of 6 or 7 years before moving on to Softball, Football, and Baseball.

Never sucker punch someone in the face...