Blog Assignment: Should Teens Be Tried As Adults?

In class we have been studying the juvenile court system.  Is it fair that teens be tried as adults?  The United States has been criticized and praised across the globe for their treatment of children and teens in the judicial system.  You have read articles in class discussing opinions from both sides of this issue.  Discuss your opinion on the blog.  Do you think teens should be tried as adults?  Use the graphic organizer from class to write your opinion on this issue.  Here are the requirements:

1. Your response must be posted by Monday, December 1, 2014.
2. You must first state your claim.
3. Give at least three details to support your answer.  They must be EXPLAINED, NOT LISTED.  Make sure you do not repeat your reasons.
4. Include your rebuttal statement.  State what the opposing side believes.  Give two reasons why you believe the opposing side's statement is wrong.
5. Give a conclusion.
6. Do not post anything inappropriate; use the same discretion you would if you were submitting a paper for class.
7. This will count as a "mini-project" grade.
8. If you post after the due date, points will be taken off for every day it is late.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. 

***Copies of the articles can be found on the W.J. Christian website on my teacher page.***