Although it is not my belief that children often learn more by being charged as an adult and receiving a harsher penalty, many more courtrooms every day are doing just that in hopes of decreasing their crime rates, especially in violent crimes. Many times a child will misbehave or act out because of underlying issues, that behavior should not go unnoticed or untreated; however, it is unfair for a youth whom is not of age to legally drive a vehicle, be impacted by a punishment that could last the rest of their life. According to Crystal Lombardo, author of “7 Vital Pros and Cons of Juveniles Tried as Adults,” it is argued that trying violent delinquents as an adult not only prevents them from committing new
Although it is not my belief that children often learn more by being charged as an adult and receiving a harsher penalty, many more courtrooms every day are doing just that in hopes of decreasing their crime rates, especially in violent crimes. Many times a child will misbehave or act out because of underlying issues, that behavior should not go unnoticed or untreated; however, it is unfair for a youth whom is not of age to legally drive a vehicle, be impacted by a punishment that could last the rest of their life. According to Crystal Lombardo, author of “7 Vital Pros and Cons of Juveniles Tried as Adults,” it is argued that trying violent delinquents as an adult not only prevents them from committing new