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Punishing My Parents

Juveniles' Perspectives on Parental Responsibility

University of Florida

Jodi Lane

University of Florida

Interviews of 147 juveniles in postadjudication residential facilities revealed that the juveniles generally did not believe their parents were responsible for the illegal activities of the juvenile. A vast majority of juveniles said that their parents were not responsible at all and also said that if they had known that their parents would also be punished for their crimes, they would have been less likely to commit the crimes. No patterns emerged for these questions based on the demographic or social characteristics of the juveniles. Implications of the juveniles' perspective are considered, focusing particularly on the juveniles' lack of willingness to place accountability on their parents.

Key Words: parental responsibility • juveniles • interviews

This version was published on September 1, 2008

Criminal Justice Policy Review, Vol. 19, No. 3, 333-348 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0887403407311956


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