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19. In some societies, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is 
growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit 
major crimes should receive adult punishment. 
 
To what extent do you agree? 
 
  
Criminal tendencies have nothing to do with age. It is observed that the number of teenagers 
committing serious crimes is on the rise. Some people have an opinion that teenagers committing 
heinous crimes should receive the same punishment as adults. I fully agree with this view. When 
teenagers are treated as adults and given the same punishment, it will be a lesson for other teens 
who are committing a crime.  
  
First of all, the age of the offender is irrelevant in the case of serious crimes like murder or rape. 
Many teenage criminals these days are not afraid of the consequences of their act since most 
states currently protect them under the Child Protection Law and give them only light 
punishments. For example, they are asked to do community service for 6 months or put in 
rehabilitation centres for just about a year for misdeeds likes robbery. Juveniles committing 
major offences are also treated rather leniently. Unfortunately, this sends the wrong message and 
encourages more teens to commit a crime. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to give severe 

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