Do You Believe in Second Chances?

We are beginning a unit where one of the main themes centers around Justice.  Read the following article from Teen Inc., and think about where you stand when it comes to trying teens as adults.  Please respond in the comment section below.  Think about the following:
1.  Do you agree or disagree with the writer's opinion?
2.  In a perfect world, how would you handle a troubled teen that has committed a serious crime?
3.  The article says that young brains are not fully developed until the age of 23.  Do you think the age of "adulthood" should be changed from 18 to 23?
4.  Do you think the parents of adolescent criminals should be punished for not teaching them right from wrong?  Do you think it would make a difference?

Manners

Please read the following article from Choices Magazine and respond.  What are your feelings on rudeness?  Do you think that Americans could be nicer to one another?

Are bad manners wrecking America?