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Morning Extra - Are we demonising young people?

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Are we guilty of demonising young people? More than half of us believe children behave like animals, according to a survey commissioned by the charity Barnardo's. And a third of Scots think something has to be done to protect us from children. But with crime figures suggesting they're responsible for only 12% of criminal activity, are our perceptions justified? Plus: Does it matter if someone who can't dance wins Strictly? His Paso Doble made fans laugh and the judges cringe, but that'snot stopped viewers voting to keep former political correspondent John Sergeant in the Strictly Come Dancing competition. His continued success has the judges worried the show is becoming more about the celebrities' personality over the dancing, while Sergeant fans argue it's all about the entertainment. Graham Stewart takes your calls, texts and emails.