Juvenile Delinquency: A Social Malady

Abstract

Juvenile delinquency is a gateway to adult crime, since a large percentage of criminal careers have their roots in childhood. It is a problem that has been causing a serious concern throughout the world. Even in developed countries, the number of cases of juvenile delinquency are increasing every year, notwithstanding the high standard of living and availability of all kinds of necessities, amenities, and luxuries of life besides compulsory universal education upon a fairly high age. In fact, the problem in developed countries is more complex and deep rooted than the one in the developing nations. If a child goes wrong for want of proper attention, training, and guidance, it will indeed be a deficiency of the society and of the government. Every society must, therefore, devote full attention to ensure that children are properly cared for and brought up in a proper atmosphere where they could receive adequate training, education, and guidance.