Let's face it, teenagers do stupid things, disagree with their parents, do drugs, talk back, do other bad things, etc. So should we take away various freedoms until they become an adult? Should they have things like freedom of speech, freedom of thought, freedom from self-incrimination, or should these all be controlled by adults until they're mature enough to handle these without abusing them?
2006-11-29 03:27:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What rights?
They don't have any, and if they do something really stupid, the legal system declares them adults. NO justice!
2006-11-29 03:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Teenagers today are the adults of tomorrow. We should embrace them and help them achieve the greatness that is in all of us. Everyone does stupid things, that is how we learn. It would do everyone a world of good if before they judged a teen's actions, they would find a way to graphically remember their own teenage years. I certainly try to remember how hard it was to have so much responsiblity and no say in how things are done, very little respect from adults and pressure to be everything to everyone.
If a teenager breaks the laws of our society, it is the teenager who pays the debt to society with his/her future. Yes, the parents (if they care and love the teenager) pay in pain and suffering as well huge legal fees, but ultimately the greatest price is paid by the teen themselves, it is their childhood being taken away from them. It can never be replaced and it is priceless.
Most teens live in the homes of their parents and are absolutely governed by the rules of those homes. So in that way, their rights are already limited. Until you are either on campus at University or supporting yourself in your own home, you are subject to your parents rules, period, unless those rules break the laws that protect children and teenagers.
Freedom of speech should never be taken away in a public forum. Freedom of thought is impossible to take away. And, freedom from self-incrimination is key to a free society. Without this freedom, we would have tortured confessors filling our court rooms and jails.
Let's give teens a break and realize that they are overall pretty good people.
2006-11-29 03:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by BParker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way..A teenager should be given all the rights an adult enjoys as he is capable of thinking on his own and take decisions..If they are deprived of these rights and controlled by adults they will not be able to understand the problems of this world and all the "stupid" things they do as a teenager will be done when they become an adult!
People learn for mistakes and from their experience they will be able to lead a good life as an adult.
2006-11-29 03:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by Manu Nair 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. They already have less rights than an adult but when can you decide they are mature enough?
Freedom of speech should be available to everyone, so should freedom of thought.
If a parent is doing their job properly then the teenager shouldnt need their rights removed.
2006-11-29 03:30:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hell no! Teenagers are individuals, not robots. Removing their rights for until they reach adulthood isn't going to solve anything, they have minds of their own just like we do. It's bad enough we have adults out there who are stupid enough to never take responsibility for the consequences that their actions will bring. We sure as hell don't need someone like you telling us that because teenagers do stupid things, we should consider taking away their rights for until they reach adulthood. The last time I checked there were adults who also did stupid things as well, which is bad enough as it is. The last thing we need is a bunch of teenagers who do stupid things and have their rights removed for until they wind up becoming adults who do stupid things and don't hold themselves accountable for their stupidity upon making a bad choice.
2006-11-29 05:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by iwannarevolt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two teenagers of my own, and I've been one too.Yes, teenagers do make mistakes,but should also learn from them. Parents try to be what they are "Parents". First of all you have to give in order to receive, know what to say before you say it. It's your words and actions that we look at.Parents shouldn't take away your freedom until you're an adult. That's not fair to you. You do deserve chances. But you can't abuse your chances.When you're under age and get into trouble who do people call,your parents. We are responsible until your 18.When you don't know what do and need help,who do you call?
2006-11-29 03:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by neicy j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several questions come to mind when reading your question:
1. Who will decide they are mature enough to handle them?
2. How would you restrict someone's freedom of thought?
3.What gives you the right to to take away anyones (reguardless of age)human rights.
2006-11-29 04:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by DEBBY'S BABY 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow...do you really have to ask???Take it away...ha ha you've got to kidding!What hasn't been taken from us??Not all teenagers are messed up, we don't all do drugs or steal and lie. do you think if we were all that bad, telling us that we can't do it it,is really going to stop us??Come on ..think about it for a min.I'm sure there is plenty of adults who messed there lives up because they were raised all proper and never had the chance to mess up , so the do it when they are older and there goes there whole life... we are teens..let us mess up.I'm not saying we don't need to be shown the right way, just saying you can't force feed it to us.
2006-11-29 03:38:19 · answer #8 · answered by blueeyedrapture 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they should not have their rights removed. Parents need to be more firm with their teens and instead of trying to be the "cool" parent and their best friend, step up and be the parent. Set rules and follow through with the discipline...dont be afraid. Yes the teen will get angry but in the end who knows more? The parent or teen?
2006-11-29 03:37:17 · answer #9 · answered by Mary P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
But a simple age line is not enough. Adults do stupid things as well: get drunk, have adulterous affairs, beat wives. If you do this for teens, just because you turn 21 doesn't mean you garner immediate maturity, so you may have to do it for adults as well
2006-11-29 03:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. If parents would take responsibility for their children and not let school teach them right from wrong. If people would keep their nose out of how others discipline a child, we would not have that problem.
2006-11-29 03:35:02 · answer #11 · answered by Reported for insulting my belief 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋