Parent Guide > Experts Link Teen Brains' Immaturity, Juvenile Crime
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This week in class, we’re reading "Experts Link Teen Brains' Immaturity, Juvenile Crime" by Malcolm Ritter.
In the informational text "Experts Link Teen Brains' Immaturity, Juvenile Crime" Malcolm Ritter discusses how the development of the teenage brain could contribute to criminal actions.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Morality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be grown up?", "Why do people do bad things?", and "What is fair?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Experts Link Teen Brains' Immaturity, Juvenile Crime" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Morality?
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