Adolescence, Rapid Social Change, and the Law

Juvenile Justice

“…The concept of parental rights may have a long history and retain considerable appeal, but so does the concept of adolescents having their own rights, independent of their parents [1]. The same laws and principles that granted parents rights also placed on parents the high duty to foster their children's healthy development and prepare them for appropriate roles in society.…”

“…Adolescents live in a rapidly changing world [1]. These changes challenge not only adolescents but also the institutions that guide their development.…”

“…The cycle of juvenile justice is a unique feature of approaches for responding to juvenile offenders in the United States [1]. Americans have long held strong and conflicting views about juvenile delinquency and appropriate public responses.…”