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Beale, Lewis, et al. "Sentencing Juveniles to Life Without Parole." //Issues &// //Contraveries//. Issues & Contraversies, 21 Aug. 2009. Web. 16 May 2011. . Information: There were many people who helped in writting this aticle. Most of them have written articles and books with this topic and related issues. This is very informational, and there are two sides to the article. When I say there's two sides I mean there are two different opinions given, which makes it somewhat persuassive piece. This is intended for anyone interested in this line of study. Summary: The main argument is whether or not a juvenile should be sentenced to life without parole because of murder or any other harsh crime. I heard both sides, and they both made very valid points, which only made it harder for me to decide which side I was going to take. At first I was all for it, and believed that if someone were to commin such a crime at a young age, then they can do it again and hold a higher capability. While reading I learned that at 18-21 there is a certain part in our brain that isn't fully developed, and this specific part helps us make decisions as to what is right and what is wrong, and what is good and what is bad. So once I heard that, I realized that there is a chance to change, and grow. I am in the middle when it comes to Juveniles facing life in jail. Evidence: They give good evidence and show graphs that prove where there is a lot of crime, and at what ages they are perfroming it. A little under 93% are all homocide. This supports my argument that these young kids are involved in serious crimes. Evaluation: The work is very clear, and well-researched. I gained a lot from this article and it helps my understanding.

Shapiro, Joseph P., and Shannon Brownlee. "Invincible Kids." //U.S. News & World Report//. Nov. 11 1996: 62-73. //SIRS Researcher.// Web. 16 May 2011. Information: This article was by Joseph P. Shapiro and Shannon Brownlee and during their article they talked about pshycologists who specialized with children going through tough times, or tough childhoods. Joseph P. Shapiro is a NPR News Investigations correspondent who does a lot of research and investigations. He is experienced in this field of study. This is inforpational and intended for anyone interested in the effects of childhood. Summary: This article has many answers. Phsycologists answer questions about why some children succeed from traumatic expieriences, and others do not. A lot has to do with IQ and where they are raised. Most children find it hard to be different then their peers, and to branch out which causes them to end up either dropping out, or becoming pregnent, or involved in drugs and alcohol, etc. Some arguments suggest that where they are from has nothing to do with it, and it has to do with how one is raised. I don't believe that, I believe they are both equally important. Who you are surrounded with make you who you are. Evidence: Some facts show that the "reciliency theory" is very important because it proves that kids have a higher rate of rebounding and bouncing back from catastrophic events. Evaluation: This is vey well-researched, but I believe some is hard to understand. There are a lot of big words, and well as doctors opinions which makes the wording a little bit more difficult, and harder to read.