Every illegitimate act deserves a fair punishment, but when it comes to a teenage crime I would strongly disagree with the view that young people should face the same punitive measures as seniors do. It is because young society members are not mature enough to face long term imprisonment and harsh sentences would put their future prospects in jeopardy. Instead teaching them some hands-on skills and providing psychological advice would be conducive for their future
Junior members of society often commit crime due to lack of education, family issues, crime passion, peer pressure and do not always realize the consequences. Deep-down these people want family affection, compliment, love and company to set clear goals in life and gain confidence. When any of the bonds and feelings are not complete from young age, any premature boy is highly likely to turn to crime. When the judge and members of the court assess the case, the factors aforementioned need to be taken into consideration. Any strict sentence may cause psychological trauma and anxiety to a degree that could even bring about long term mental paralyses
Another reason why youngsters do not deserve strict penalty is the fact that this kind of measures act as a deterrent to their future prospects. When a juvenile is imprisoned, the cellmates or notorious gang members will significantly influence on them and can take advantage out of their immaturity and gullibility. Teenagers may run various errands like cleaning, delivering messages or even have to share their food with their new bosses. This does not leave chance for them to thoroughly reconsider their misdeeds and make mindful future targets. As a result, they will lose self-respect and low potentials in life
In my view, rather than incarcerating the adolescents, officials should rehabilitate, arrange training programs and psychological sessions for them. These measures would teach them some social skills, improve their practical skills so that they can become law-obedient members of society and make an honest earning after discharge. The case of former convict and decent member of society Bob Cummins, for instance, shows the importance of rehabilitation schemes for inmates
To conclude, despite the type of crime junior society members commit, I strongly support that authorities have to give them a second chance to learn from their mistakes and provide lessons to master job-related skills to apply after jail time