Discussion Questions Directions: Brainstorm your answers to the following questions in the space provided. Be prepared to share your original ideas in a class discussion. 1. Jerry Gault was sentenced to seven years in prison for making a lewd prank phone call. Discuss a time when you made a mistake and were punished for your behavior. What do you think about the consequences you had to face? Did the punishment match the "crime," or was your punishment unreasonable? Explain your response. 2. In your opinion, what do you think about the juvenile court system? What is the most effective way to address the criminal behavior of children? written like a 8th grader
1. One time, I accidentally broke my mom's favorite vase while playing inside the house. I had to face the consequences by having to do extra chores for a week. Looking back, I think the punishment matched the "crime" because I was being careless and should have been more responsible. It helped me learn to be more careful in the future.
2. I think the juvenile court system is important because it recognizes that children are still developing and should be given a chance to learn from their mistakes. I believe the most effective way to address the criminal behavior of children is through a combination of punishment, rehabilitation, and support. It's important to help these children understand the impact of their actions and provide them with resources to make positive changes in their lives.