Angie Lawrence - Single mother
If credits for these cards can be activated by good attendance via parents and school, then they can motivate as well as provide youth with more positive ways of occupying their spare time. I agree that poor behaviour should result in the card being withdrawn. My concern would be the complexity of running such a project - not an easy task.

Kierra Box - Young people's activist
I love the idea of rewarding young people for becoming responsible citizens. But it seems counter-productive to remove these cards from those engaging in antisocial behaviour, particularly as this often begins due to a lack of local services. Why not use this money to subsidise youth services as a whole rather than deprive those in need?

Shaun Webster - Change self-advocacy group
To my mind they should put more than £12 a month on these cards as that's just peanuts. I give my kids £5 a week each and it doesn't go far. As for taking them swimming or bowling - it costs a fortune. If the authorities are really serious about stopping kids getting into trouble they are going to spend a bit more money.

Joan Scott - Inspired Services
I think the cards are a good idea but as for parents topping them up - not when they're counting every penny they won't. Children get into trouble because they are bored stiff so I wonder if we need to look at bringing back national service as a way keeping them off the streets and out of trouble. I live in a rural area and I think it is worse than in the cities.