Dutch Uncle
* Tertia Optio * Defend the Constitution
You can punish your son all you like, but if you believe he has no choice in his actions, then it won't do any good.Why wouldn't it matter? What I have been saying the entire time is that our thoughts, which determine our intentional actions, are the results of our genetics and outside influences. Me talking to my son would be an example of an external influence that will, and some respect, have an impact on the neurological structuring of his brain and will change his future decisions to some degree. It may not change them enough that he won't sneak out again. If that's the case, then that's the case. We also told him that if he decides do it again, his consequences will be doubled. Knowledge of that will also have an impact on him and may also contribute to his decision to not sneak out again.
Start saving up for a good lawyer. Maybe he'll end up on a minimum security prison instead of a supermax.

Decisions = free will. Something you don't believe in. LOL