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Explanation:
Children that have not yet reached adolescence are not considered fully formed persons in terms of identity and morals. The brain in this stage is not fully developed and their cognitive characteristics are yet to change, as well as their understanding of the world, actions, and punishments. Biologically, children of this age are still immature and unformed as people and persons.
It is often the case that children below 10 are not yet familiar with the implications of delinquent behavior, and they are not really sure of the actions and consequences. This is why it is usually chosen for those under 10 not to be prosecuted, but supervised - their identity is yet to be formed, and with the correct clinical setting and help they can grow to understand the implication of their behavior and learn what is right and wrong.
Sometimes, delinquent and mild criminal behavior in young children and adolescents is even the crucial point of forming the identity. They are experimenting, as they are trying to resemble the right from wrong, regain self-control, and develop their own identity that is different from others.
The possible problem with this system is that psychological juvenile delinquency programs are not proven to be as effective as they should be. Young people with mental health problems often do not want to change exactly because they don't yet see the problems and consequences of their actions, what is wrong with it and why is it problematic for society.
Yet we still don't have full conclusions about this. Possibly the best strategy is to combine ideas and work hard in order to reach a satisfactory goal while following the conclusion and the implications of various actions taken in the cases of serious juvenile offenders.
