There is a constant debate as to the nature of the penalty for teenagers and grownups who committed similar offences. While some individuals believe that they should be dealt with equally, others think of cutting some slack in children. The current essay disagrees with the notion that the two populations should be sacked equally based on the following reasons. Firstly, youngsters are often misled to do wrong and could be brought to the correct path by proper guidance. Whereas, older individuals tend to engage in premeditated criminal acts which do not leave much space for correction. Secondly, the populace at a tender age has more time to change the course of their lives for betterment. In contrast, senior citizens have reached their end and resolved. Similarly, the aforementioned differences warrant differing approaches to punishment among them.