Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extend do you agree or disagree.

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In recent times, the number of young people being convicted for various offences has drastically increased.
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certain persons believe that younger people involved in serious crimes deserve to be sentenced as adults, others
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do not share these views. I completely disagree
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I will explain why I believe some might think everyone deserves the same punishment. There is unarguably a rise in the involvement of teenagers in crimes lately. There are many factors that might be strong contributors to
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recent development. An example is peer pressure.
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child deserves hope and a future. We all make mistakes, some greater than others, but one mistake should not cost a teen their future. Adult prisons are filled with persons who have committed all sorts of crimes and exposing these children to
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environments can affect their mental health. Leaving them scarred for life. Juvenile detention systems remain the best for younger folks who are offenders as they are offered services like rehabilitation and psychotherapy which enable them to become better members of society.
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, others are of the opinion everyone should bear the consequences of their actions regardless of age. They think the law should not be
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just because one is young. Some argue that these younger children who get off with lighter sentences become a menace to society once they are released.
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, in 2012, Robert Finley was convicted of first-degree murder at the tender age of 10. He was sent to juvenile prison for only 4 years and later released. Barely 2 months after his release, he raped and murdered his neighbour's daughter. Cases
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the argument why they should be sent off to maximum prisons like the older convicts. In conclusion, recently, more youths are being sent off to detention centres and prisons
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it has resulted in some people demanding the same degree of punishment for everyone, I
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vehemently disagree and believe there are better ways to punish them.

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Improve the logical flow by using clearer topic sentences and linking words to transition between ideas more smoothly. Consider how each paragraph relates back to your main argument.
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Make sure to elaborate on your ideas with more detailed examples or explanations to fully develop your arguments.
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You provided a clear opinion on the issue, stating your disagreement with punishing young offenders as adults.
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The essay presents a relevant example (Robert Finley), which strengthens your argument against leniency in juvenile sentences.
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