Search the internet for a recent news article detailing either a status offense or an act of minor delinquency.

Search the internet for a recent news article detailing either a status offense or an act of minor delinquency. Your article should not be older than thirty days.

In your original post, answer the following:

First, in your own words, distinguish what is meant by both “status offense” and “delinquency.”

Second, explain whether your article discusses a status offense or an act of delinquency. Defend your answer.

Then answer the following questions:

Had the status offense or act of delinquency in your article taken place 200 years ago, how would the child have been treated? Defend your answer.

Had the status offense or act of delinquency in your article taken place 100 years ago, how would the child have been treated? Defend your answer.