Assignment 1: LASA 2: Final Argument Paper (Michael Smith)
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callahanh_m3_a2.pptAssignment 2: LASA 1
Course Project Task I
Restricted driving privileges
Teenagers consider drivers licenses as their ultimate ticket to independence.
With the possession of a driver’s license, a teenager is able to drive themselves.
A driver’s license of a minor could also be the beginning of tragedy (Deza, 2015).
Various vices are associated with such freedom, including drinking while driving, car accidents , drug use and even vandalism.
the main question among members of the society is whether people under the age of majority should be subjected to legal curfews and more so, driving license restrictions.
Young people are not ready to accommodate such privileges.
Young people also, do not have the experience to be allowed behind the wheel.
The society needs to be at the forefront to ensure that policies and regulations which are allowed are for the greater good.
Young people are considered to be ignorant of the environment around them.
It is important to realize that young people, especially under the age of 18 are not morally mature and are insensitive to their surroundings.
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LEGAL CURFEWS
Minors under the age of 18 should be subjected to legal curfews.
Having curfews in place is a very sound manner of nurturing good behaviors as teenagers grow.
This is a reasonable policy considering that it helps nurture discipline and good morals during growth and development.
Most parents believe in freedom, especially where the minor has already been advised on what is wrong and what is right.
Parents need to keenly supervise their children.
Children should not be allowed to stay out late at night.
Public safety requirements demand that legal guardians and parents remain accountable for the safety of their children.
Just by been out late, a minor can become a victim of many criminal experiences.
Some dangers to teenagers include; sexual assault, traffic crashes, and even theft from their fellow peers.
The society needs to stand firm to condemn the legalization of any law which serves to compromise the values of their generations.
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Conclusions drawn from such issues
Members of the society have different points of view regarding the aspect of legal curfews and restrictions on driving licenses (Gregory, 2008).
With regard to curfews, two basic arguments and perspectives dominate;
Curfews help in maintaining law and order.
Crimes in neighborhoods are lowered since youth are kept off the streets.
it is easier for parents to place boundaries on the activities of their children.
Another perspective relates to the constitutional rights of individuals.
Most parents believe that restrictions is a violating of the rights and freedom of the youth.
The constitution states that every individual has the same rights, even those that are below the age of 18.
The right to assemble and associate is one of the fundamental rights emphasized by the constitution.
Statistical analytics don’t support the concept of implementing curfews and restrictions among the youth.
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Conclusions drawn from such issues
Children under the age of 18 should have curfews because;
Some end up being drug addicts if not properly monitored.
Some commit suicide due to depression and cause injuries to others.
Some end up damaging public property.
Some may kill one another especially in relation to gang violence.
I personally believe in the aspect of morality.
Moral values govern the behavior of children.
The restrictions on driving licenses and curfews play a minor role in controlling the behavior of the youth in the society.
Every individual in the society needs to take accountability of every activity which takes place.
Each person has a role to play especially in monitoring the young ones.
Children need to be groomed to be sensitive to their surroundings.
There is a need to remain assertive on communal goals and social standings for the sake of maintaining social dignity.
Curfews and license restrictions are not meant to punish the youth, but to add value to their future.
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Evidence summary
Under 18 should be subjected to legal curfews because
The issue of security is non selective.
They should learn to abide by the law at a younger age.
Adults can take advantage of the situation and use them to commit crimes.
They should give the security personnel and easy time.
When it comes to matters of security, the law cuts across the divide. Though the laws that are used on adults should not be used on juniors, it is important to know that a curfew looks out for the welfare of the entire population and implementing it to a section of the population might not be effective. Criminals are wise and could use the exclusion of the juniors to a curfew to drive their agenda thus jeopardizing the security process. at the same time, it is advisable to prepare youths at an early age to be law abiding citizens.
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Evidence summary
Under 18s should be subjected to restricted driving privileges because;
Their decision making capability is still low.
Their level of concentration can be compromised on the road (Deza, 2015).
Parents will not be able to guide them.
They will cause more accidents.
An under 18 is more of an adolescent than an adult therefore not mature enough.
Research states that if youths under the age of eighteen years were given the freedom to drive, accidents on the roads would increase. One fact is that an under eighteen is more of an adolescent than an adult. The same way they handle issues at the age of adolescence is the same way they would handle issues on the road. A teenager is easily diverted to other events, a car driver must be focused and his or her concentration should not be stolen by anything else other than the steering.
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Different conclusions
Some people believe that under 18s should not be subjected to legal curfews because;
They are still minors and should be given freedom.
They are not a threat to the security.
They cannot be a threat to the security of a region.
The security officers should trust their innocence.
There are different arguments that arise when one talks about subjecting under eighteens to legal curfews. Some people argue that the teenagers should be trusted and therefore there should be no reason to subject them to legal curfews.
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Different conclusions
- Some people believe that under 18s should have driving licenses.
- They argue that not all teenagers are reckless (Gregory, 2008).
- Some people that giving a teenager a car is preparing him or her to be a good driver.
- Some believe that with the automatic cars teenagers are able to drive safely.
Whereas there are people who do not believe that teenagers should have driving licenses, some believe that they should. Different groups provide different arguments and they all try to justify their positions.
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References
- Gregory, T. (2008). Should 16-years-0lds Drive? Retrieved from http :// www.chicagotribune.com/news/natio world/chi-teen-driving-study_09sep09 story.html
- Deza, M., & Litwok, D. (2016). Do Nighttime Driving Restrictions Reduce Criminal Participation Among Teenagers? Evidence From Graduated Driver Licensing. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management.
Reference
- Deza, M. (2015). Graduated Driver Licensing and Criminal Participation Among Teenagers. Unpublished Manuscript.
