Exploring Maturation and Delinquency

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Amber Worlton 2-13-2021 Exploring Maturation and Delinquency  Given the findings regarding the maturity/delinquency relationship, what would you suggest be done to elevate maturity levels among youth today? Explain. (300–400 words)  The theory is that “basic personality traits develop very early in life and remain constant over the life course” (Siegal, 148 ). This idea is that as someone gets older and more mature, their desire to commit crime diminishes. I think one of the most important things is to teach a child self-control at a young age. By teaching a child how to control their emotions and discuss any feelings of distress or anger is important and welcome. Another thing I think that’s extremely important to teach is temperance, which is “the ability to control impulses, including aggressive impulses” (Siegal, 148 ). By doing this, it teaches children that it’s not okay to act out aggressively towards another person, even when they are mad or upset. Teaching children how to consider other people’s point of view and remain open-minded to others opinions, even if it’s not the same as their own, is a very important part of life. They will encounter multiple people throughout their life that don’t agree with their opinions, and it’s okay. Teaching responsibility is also super important. By

teaching them to take responsibility of their own behavior will allow them to know that their actions have consequences, whether good or bad. With responsibility of their own choices, it’s also important to teach that they need to stick to their own morals and values and not give into influences of others. By teaching a kid or teen all of these valuable lessons in life, it helps set them up to be successful in the long run and avoid falling into delinquent acts whether it be from their own desires or the influences of others they will encounter in their life.  Would universal military service or some form of mandatory public service help troubled teens turn their lives around? Why or why not? Explain. (300–400 words)  I think that while universal military service or public service can help certain teens that struggle with delinquency or are seen as troubled, I also believe that it would not benefit some and might even make it worse for them. Military service teaches teens responsibility, accountability and discipline. It helps teens get “set straight” in the sense that it teaches them order and respect towards those of authority. While this strict environment can help certain people, I feel it can damage others. Some teens might not adjust well to this type of situation. While discipline is good for everyone, the way it is brought upon in a military environment is extremely brutal and hard. It demands physically activity beyond some kids’ ability. This highly intense environment might cause despair and stress to those who aren’t equipped to handle it. Everyone has different personalities and take things differently. Some teens may feel intimidated and separate from the group. They may feel fear and even become

mentally unhealthy. Some kids may thrive with this situation, while others may fail. Besides all this, it’s important to remember that some people struggle with mental health and being thrown into this environment may make it harder for them.  Which of the following is the most effective approach to delinquency prevention: psychosocial development or punishment? Explain. (300–400 words)  I see both sides being helpful in delinquency prevention but really think it depends on the child and that they work together hand-in-hand. I think by teaching them the things I talked about in question one, self-control, responsibility, point of view and discipline, it will allow them to have the tools needed in the future to make decisions and deal with situations as thy come. While teaching all these things and preparing them for certain encounters, I think its also just as important to involve punishment. Yes, teens may know what’s right and wrong yet still make mistakes and choices that aren’t appropriate for the rules that are set. Punishing them will only add to them understanding that it was wrong and that it should not happen again. While I think punishment is necessary, too hard of punishment would only harm the process. Punishment should be enough to teach the importance of good choices and following rules that are set for them. Extreme punishment can lead to more disobedience and rebellion to rules. This can cause a rise in delinquency due to rebellion.

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 How does a psychosocial development approach that enhances the maturity level of youth compare with the repentance process in our faith? Does the repentance process enhance the maturity of those who confess and forsake their personal issues? Why or why not? Explain. (300–400 words) - The psychosocial development approach allows teens to know the things needed in order to be successful and understand right and wrong, while repentance allows us to be forgiven of the mistakes we might make along the way of learning these things. The repentance process does enhance the maturity of those who are confessing of their issues. In a talk by Elder Theodore M. Burton, “The Meaning of Repentance” it says, “Repentance is a mechanism for personal growth and development”. This means that as we repent, we can grow and develop in our personal life. I feel that this process of repenting allows us to admit when we are wrong and have made a mistake as well as understand how we can change in the future. In D&C 15:6 it says, “And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing that which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance”. This is a fundamental process of life. Christ made the ultimate sacrifice in order for us to learn valuable lessons and become closer to being like Him.

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