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青少年犯罪问题

（2019年5月23日真题）

In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this case happening? How should children and teenagers be punished?

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A great number of countries are in the grip of a teenage crime wave in today’s world. Although it is difficult to pinpoint the precise causes of juvenile delinquency, from my perspective, there are three main factors contributing to this problem.

First and foremost, a minor who has a lower intelligence and who does not receive a proper education is more prone to become involved in delinquent conduct. Besides, at school, when teens are bullied, teased, or left out, they may resort to violence or join gangs, which will eventually lead to committing more crimes. Other individual factors including impulsive behavior and uncontrolled aggression can also result in a juvenile's involvement in harmful, destructive and illegal activities. What’s worse, adolescents suffering from a definable alcohol, drug, or mental disorder may take revenge on peer groups, friends, families even the society.

Furthermore, family factors such as a lack of proper parental supervision, ongoing parental conflict, neglect, abuse and so on, whether emotional, psychological or physical, are not only detrimental to children’s growth but also the inducements of teenagers’ crimes. Generally, those teens who display the weakest attachment to their parents and families are far more likely to engage in inappropriate activities.

In addition, there is no denying that the violence in the media can bring about an increase in the rate of youth crimes. To be specific, some violent TV programs and computer games may negatively influence youngsters' mental growth and development. Those who watch a large amount of simulated violence, particularly in video games, can become immune to it and more inclined to act violently.

How to punish those juvenile delinquents should depend on the specific situations. For example, for teenage minor crimes like vandalism, fighting, graffiti or theft, the law can compel these young people to repair damaged articles, make apologies or compensations, and do voluntary community services. Nevertheless, For serious crimes like homicides, those teens who commit felonies should be penalized severely as adults.

In conclusion, individual, family and social elements are significant reasons that cannot be ignored in juvenile delinquency. In reality, juveniles may be exposed to all the three factors above simultaneously. Therefore, punishments should be different in the light of factual conditions.

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