You have a friend who is running for district representative in the upcoming election. He is asked during a debate how the legal system should manage teen drug use and other teen criminal behavior. According to the text, you should suggest to your friend that the legal system should:
A) focus on rehabilitation, not punishment.
B) focus on punishment, not rehabilitation.
C) treat teenagers in the same way as adults.
D) punish teens more severely than adults in the hopes of dissuading them from a life of crime.

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The text suggests that the legal system should focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment for teen criminal behavior, as teenagers' brains are still developing and they are more amenable to change. Punishing them severely may not be effective in dissuading them from a life of crime. Instead, the legal system should focus on providing young offenders with resources and guidance to help them overcome their challenges and make better choices in the future.

You Have a Friend Who Is Running for District Representative