Have you ever felt like drinking, smoking or drug trafficking? Well, our stage right now is certainly the most clamorous stage in our modern life history. And that's why delinquent behavior in the Philippines is on the rise.
            
             Vandalism, petty theft, drug addiction, and drunkenness are some forms of misbehavior involving the youth of today. But what exactly is juvenile delinquency?
            
             Juvenile delinquency does not have a constant or definite meaning. According to some psychologists, delinquents are those, whose pattern of adjustment, is contrary to the accepted rules. Some say that delinquents are those who violate the law, habitually disobedient or truant. But delinquents shouldn't be treated as criminals but as maturing persons who need outmost guidance, love and support while they find their way towards life.
            
             Yes... they shouldn't be treated as criminals.. BUT! Being a delinquent is not an excuse to manifest distress and confusion. Let me expound the reasons why delinquency is definitely not a solution to anyone's problem.
            
             It is very true that two major components of delinquency is the society and the family. But since each and every one of us have this what we call "logical" mind, we get to choose what is right and what is not. Exploring new stuffs is precisely what you call 'part of growing up'. And as a child grows, the desire for personal freedom develops while parental or adult influence declines. The extent to which he will be influenced by environment depends on the nature and strength of the education provided at home. So it would be up to the person concerned on where to stand, whether to take the straight path or turn left and right. Besides, it's his own life right? Wrong! Because there would always be actions that would not only affect him but the society as well. Let's just say being different and unique is very much distinctive from being a d...