What is your opinion on sentencing children as adults to long term prison sentences...?

Question

in some cases, 25 years to life?

Answer 1

If they commit adult crimes they should serve adult sentences. The problem with society if the amount of violence on television and video games. Children are taught to be violent by the media, so they commit violent acts.

The other problem in north america is the prevalence of guns which, contrary to the beliefs of some, actually kill more people than protect them.

Answer 2

I don't think they should be sentence like adults...they haven't grown mentally yet...but they should be punished, but in a different way...with education, counseling, etc.

Answer 3

It's just not right. Have a great day!

Answer 4

I think its proof that there are a lot of evil heartless people in power.

Honestly though... should young men not be allowed to have fights?  I mean when I grew up boys used to get in fist-fights and after a few weeks become best friends.  Now they shoot each other and go to prison for murder.

Can we lighten up and just let boys be boys instead of strapping everyone down with rules and severe consequences until people lose their minds over the small stuff and commit FAR GREATER crimes?

Is the USA turning into a prison for young men?

Answer 5

its unreasonable actually......i don't think that a child's crime is as evil as done by an adult......besides,i don't think that its a suitable punishment.....especially for our young ones.....its quite harsh actually......i leave the rest to you.......