Which 12-year-old is committing a status offense?
A) Kim,who is skipping school
B) Britta,who is shoplifting
C) Lida,who is stealing a car
D) Raul,who is stabbing someone

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Skipping school is considered a status offense, which means that the behavior is only illegal because of the age of the person committing the offense. The other options (B, C, and D) are all illegal for any age and are considered delinquent offenses.

Which 12-Year-Old Is Committing a Status Offense