There are mixed, almost polarizing sentiments when it comes to juvenile delinquency in America. Some people believe that these kids who have committed crimes, especially those that require deliberation and planning, have to be tried as adults and made examples out of. That way, kids, and teenagers their age will think twice about committing the same crimes. On the other end, there are those who defend the mental state of the kids – being young, impressionable and prone to bad choices. They believe that these kids should be treated with mercy, compassion, and understanding.
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