Question

Do you think children should be punished for breaking the law? If so, at what age should this begin? Explain. Do you think it’s right for parents to refer their own children to the juvenile justice system? If so, under what circumstances? If not, why not? Many states, like Florida, allow juveniles to be given life in prison for certain crimes. Is there any crime that justifies a juvenile life-without-parole sentence? Why or why not? Should they go to jail, or is there an alternative program that would be better? Name specific roles and responsibilities of alternative programs in your answer. Should juveniles have the right to a trial by a jury of their peers? Why or why not? In your opinion, what is the most effective way to rehabilitate a juvenile offender? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cognitive function develops from “concrete” to “abstract” in the middle teen years, usually between 12 and 15. “That's where a person becomes able to understand the consequences of their behavior or actions”.

Explanation:

Juveniles know right from wrong, should be held responsible for their behavior and should face consequences when they violate the law. ... A bedrock principle of our criminal law is “penal proportionality” — that the extent to which people are punished should be tied to the degree of responsibility they had for the crime.