有关青少年心里问题的英文作文

About Juvenile Delinquency
One of the much-talked-about present-day social problems is juvenile delinquency, and its rate of frequency is seemingly on the rise.
It is reported in newspapers that the delinquents range in age from 12 to 18. Only a small portion have committed serious crimes like kidnapping and murdering. Those cases are handled through the court system. Most of the delinquencies fall into four categories: brawling, including gang fighting with deadly weapons; theft, mostly petty, sexually promiscuous behaviour and addiction to drugs. The delinquents are generally placed under temporary supervision by neighbourhood committees, work units or reform schools.
The causes of juvenile delinquency are varied. Through media we often come across the following cases.
Ill-treatment to teenagers by their step-fathers or stepmothers often lead to family tragedies. School pupil delinquents, being not properly cared for, have chronic behav