Juveniles Should Be Allowed In High School

Our society is plagued with a form of injustice that has affected and targeted teenagers in our town.Teenagers ranging from the ages of 13-15 are not being told their Miranda rights as well as their 5th amendment rights, which were violated. As the leader and head of this town, it is essential that our youth feel safe and are protected in our town. However, in order to do so we need to have and pass legislations that will secure the rights of the youth in our town. There is a piece of legislation that states“it would prohibit the police from interrogating any child under the age of 16 without the child first having the opportunity to confer with a parent or guardian and without obtaining a waiver of rights from both the child and the …show more content…
As such, with the evidence proved that children lack maturity and the understanding of the law, it is important that we do not take advantage of them. Juveniles should not have the ability to waive their right to having a parent or guardian with them while they are getting interrogated. A child will feel obligated into confessing without knowing or understanding the legal process. This system is complex to grasp, especially for those who lack maturity and understanding. That is why children and adults are held to different standards in the courts, and juveniles have their own separate rules and regulations needed to be followed by the judicial system. Juveniles under the age of 16 should be entitled and protected under the fifth amendment. It is crucial that the legislation is passed prohibiting police to interrogate juveniles under the age of 16. This would help juveniles have a sense and understanding of the legal system because a parent knows what’s child best. The juvenile would not get swept under the rug, but rather be guided through the process. This is why it is essential for our town to pass, so we protect the rights of our citizens, including our