ter schooling that prepared them to help rule society. In the Industrial Revolution children became adults after they were out of school (Bartollas & Miller, 1994). Today, youth became adults when they graduate from high school or enter into college or even hold a steady job (Bartollas & Miller, 1994). According to an interview done with the Mr. and Mrs. Vang, who has been affected by the court system because of their two sons. The oldest one who is now serving in an adult prison for thirty years for killing other gang members, while the youngest one who has been in and out of juvenile rehabilitation for vandalism and robbery. Mr. Vang mentioned that nowadays young teens are capable of doing adult crimes. Society should not feel guilty about punishing them. Mr. Vang also adds that kids need to learn how to take responsibility for their actions instead of getting away with breaking the law (personal communication, November 11, 2002). Even though juveniles may not know right from wrong, may not develop a social conscience, may not feel guilty or remorse over their action, are not mentally aware, and are not emotionally mature, many prosecutors believe they should be tried as adults (Bartollas & Miller, 1994). Therefore, when determining whether juveniles should be considered as children or adults, remember that juvenile crimes are not senseless crimes, but brutal and vicious crimes (Bartollas & Miller, 1994). I feel that it should not be based on age and our notion of who are children and adults, but based on how severe the crime was.
             What are the differences between juvenile court and adult court? I believe that knowing the differences between the two court systems would h
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