In vast majority of countries, an increasing number of teenager-criminals pose a major concern for the society that other generations. Psychological instability and internet addiction can be the main roots of this problem. Psychological support system coupled with parental guidance can solve this issue.
The first reason is mental problems such as paranoia, impulsivity, mood swings can push teenagers to commit a crime. Psychologists have proved that the most number of crimes are the cause of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This issue can be solved either by therapists or hospitals. By being sent to the hospitals instead of jail, criminals can overcome mental problems.80% of Criminals in the UK who has experienced such problems could improve their mental health.
Another reason which is worth mentioning is social media. People online can force teenagers to perpetrate an offence by blackmailing or abusing. For instance, during 2019, an increasing number of young people started commit a crime or suicide due to the game called ” whale” which was created by criminals. They blackmail them by their parents location and told if they do not kill themselves their parents will be in danger. As a result, many families have lost their children. To tackle this issue, governments should watch closely social activities and conduct safety lessons in schools and universities.
In conclusion, adolescents can suffer from adverse effects of mental issue or sites on internet which can raise the teenager-criminals rate.