Chapter 2: “The very young, from birth to age five or six, held much the same status as any other property in society.” I found the previous quote appalling. When society looks at a child, property should never come to mind. I believe this could be a crucial thinking error. If a child is thought to be property…families can justify selling or neglecting a child, which is what happened in many families.
Chapter 2: The first juvenile court was established in Cook County, Illinois, in 1899. What I find interesting is the fact I was raised in Cook County, Illinois. I graduated from high school in Cook County and even went to the yearly Cook County fair. It wasn 't until I moved to Texas to attend Hardin–Simmons that I found out the significance …show more content…
Parens Patriae was intended for the court to act as a guardian until such time that the youth could assume responsibility. The idea that the court assume the role as a child’s parent or guardian has been legally upheld throughout the years, and should be maintained because of the unfortunate situations that occur in life and are thus presented to the courts. If the court provides a child with outlets that encourage good behavior and teach societal expectations a child would be better off under the supervision of the courts than alone on the streets or under the care of a dysfunctional family. By doing this, society has a better chance of reducing crime and encouraging positive …show more content…
Individuals who committed crimes were possessed by the devil. I find this interesting because todays education has brought us a long way and has used scientific explanations to logically dismiss claims like these.
Chapter 3 Discussion Question: Compare and contrast the Classical and Positivist schools of thought. What are the basic assumptions each hold about the individual and behavior? What implications do each have for the juvenile justice system?
Under Classicism, humans are viewed as having free will. This means individuals choose to act the way they do after determining the pros and cons of an activity. Classical school of thought believes that humans are hedonistic, seeking to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. Therefore, classicist focus their efforts on making laws and setting punishment which is used widely in todays juvenile court system. On the other hand, positivists claim that behavior is determined by factors beyond the control of the individual; therefore behavior can be altered by identifying and eliminating factors that cause the individual to act a certain way. Positivists follow a medical model which is used by psychologists and the juvenile system today. The medical model identifies the causes and using medical treatment to reduce the damage and minimize or eliminate the
Chapter 2: The first juvenile court was established in Cook County, Illinois, in 1899. What I find interesting is the fact I was raised in Cook County, Illinois. I graduated from high school in Cook County and even went to the yearly Cook County fair. It wasn 't until I moved to Texas to attend Hardin–Simmons that I found out the significance …show more content…
Parens Patriae was intended for the court to act as a guardian until such time that the youth could assume responsibility. The idea that the court assume the role as a child’s parent or guardian has been legally upheld throughout the years, and should be maintained because of the unfortunate situations that occur in life and are thus presented to the courts. If the court provides a child with outlets that encourage good behavior and teach societal expectations a child would be better off under the supervision of the courts than alone on the streets or under the care of a dysfunctional family. By doing this, society has a better chance of reducing crime and encouraging positive …show more content…
Individuals who committed crimes were possessed by the devil. I find this interesting because todays education has brought us a long way and has used scientific explanations to logically dismiss claims like these.
Chapter 3 Discussion Question: Compare and contrast the Classical and Positivist schools of thought. What are the basic assumptions each hold about the individual and behavior? What implications do each have for the juvenile justice system?
Under Classicism, humans are viewed as having free will. This means individuals choose to act the way they do after determining the pros and cons of an activity. Classical school of thought believes that humans are hedonistic, seeking to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. Therefore, classicist focus their efforts on making laws and setting punishment which is used widely in todays juvenile court system. On the other hand, positivists claim that behavior is determined by factors beyond the control of the individual; therefore behavior can be altered by identifying and eliminating factors that cause the individual to act a certain way. Positivists follow a medical model which is used by psychologists and the juvenile system today. The medical model identifies the causes and using medical treatment to reduce the damage and minimize or eliminate the