Kids have always done stupid things. It's just that now it goes viral. And, now the idiots who overreact and 'worry' that ALL kids might do those things get lots of media attention. IOW nowadays people no longer seem to know that kids just do stupid things.
I sometimes cringe at the thought of the things I did when I was young. What a complete idiot I was (and some would say, still am.)
But, that's growing up, isn't it?
And, I guess I do believe that if a kid doesn't rebel, doesn't do stupid things, doesn't take risks...then that kid will grow up to be a member of our congress. At which point he will do stupid things, but will only risk our wellbeing, not his.