Questions and Answers
What are delinquent children?
Those who violate the criminal law.
What characterizes undisciplined children?
They are said to be beyond parental control.
Who are dependent children?
Children with no parents or guardians to care for them.
What defines abused children?
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What are neglected children?
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What constitutes status offenders?
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Study Notes
Categories of Children in Juvenile Justice
- Delinquent Children: Engage in criminal behavior, violating laws.
- Undisciplined Children: Refuse to follow authority figures like parents and teachers, showing lack of obedience and control.
- Dependent Children: Lacking parental or guardian care, may be abandoned or placed in illegal adoption situations.
- Abused Children: Experience various forms of abuse—physical, emotional, or sexual—by those responsible for their care.
- Neglected Children: Do not receive necessary care and supervision from parents or guardians; can include neglectful parenting behaviors.
- Status Offenders: Engaged in behaviors considered problematic but not criminal for adults, such as truancy, vagrancy, or running away from home.
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Test your knowledge on the six categories of children in the juvenile justice system. This quiz covers definitions and characteristics of delinquent, undisciplined, and dependent children. Ideal for students studying juvenile justice or child psychology.
