In some societies the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. What are the reasons for this trend? And what possible solutions could reduce this issue?

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It is undeniable that offences committed by young adults are on the rise in our societies. Society as a whole could be blamed for
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vice being experienced.
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possible
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solution
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issue.
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, I believe society as a whole plays a crucial role
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how children are brought up. And, seeing
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issues of crimes propagated by teenagers reflect badly on us as a whole. That being said, the rise of crimes associated with
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idleness, most
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do not have any activities lined up to do after school or on holidays, it's important for both parents and school teachers
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activities
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as sports, clubs which will keep them busy and at the same time
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some skills and help them build character.
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conflict has contributed greatly to
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in crimes
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teens
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National guidance and
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for young adults, 40% of children from divorced or broken family
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engage
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in one form of crime.
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of support and
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lack
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of any role models for these
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and
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engage in
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vices as a form of
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for help.
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technology has been hailed to have improved our lifestyles, it has
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been reported to have a negative influence on these young impressionable individuals, who are easily swayed by what they see on video games and
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on movies and are willing to act out what they see. To sum it up, introducing crime prevention programs in schools, guidance and
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and offering good role models will go a long way in
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crime.
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