Juvenile Delinquencies

 Juvenile Delinquencies

Juvenile delinquency is also known as juvenile offending. Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal behavior by children or teenagers. A social crime committed by a person below 18 years of age is known as juvenile delinquency. The teenagers are participating in unlawful behavior which is punishable by law for many reasons. Juvenile crimes can range from offenses such as underage smoking, to property and violent crimes. Many children have a tendency to cross the limits set by their parents and elders.Delinquent activities include killing someone, attempting suicide, betting, stealing, begging, involving in sexual activities, causing damage to someone’s property. Lack of parental love contributes to delinquency. Children with weak physical and mental abilities also show delinquent behavior. Such children think that by engaging in delinquent actions they will succeed in dealing with their inferiorities and weaknesses. It is also found that mentally retarded children are often used by others to commit crime. Personal life and social life are affected in many ways by these juvenile delinquents. They force their parents to fulfill their expectations. They try to hamper others to complete their desires. As family is the first school of child, healthy behavior among children must be encouraged within the family. It is not always easy for the Government alone to provide financial assistance for preventive measures. Thus, along with the Government, private establishments and groups of people come together to prevent juvenile delinquency.Preventive measures also include activities such as counseling and guiding the youth, educating parents and providing shelter to delinquent children.