Read the attached news article about the so-called “Slender Man” case, then respond to the following questions:
- When are juveniles sufficiently autonomous to be fully responsible for their behavior?
- Do you think adolescents should be treated as adults under the law? Why or why not? Or perhaps, in some circumstances, but not others?
- Connect to class: Based on what you have learned in class, list 2-3 reasons why adolescents should NOT be treated as adults under the law.
- Connect to class: Based on what you have learned in class, list 2-3 reasons why adolescents SHOULD be treated as adults under the law.