Do they deserve it?

What is the difference between an eighteen year old and seventeen year old? Actually the difference is not much. They are both still young growing people that have a lot to learn. In the American justice system it could be the difference between being treated as an adult or a minor. But can an eighteen year old adult really make better choices than let's say a sixteen year old minor? Many parents would disagree and …

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