Identify an external cause that you believe presents the biggest risk for juveniles

Response posts just need to be a general response that can be correlated to any student post using topic information.

Several external causes have been presented as driving forces behind decisions to participate in juvenile delinquency .These external causes range from the societal interactions and relationships of a juvenile to issues such as substance abuse.

In your initial response, identify an external cause that you believe presents the biggest risk for juveniles and is most likely to lead them to participate in delinquency. Explain the primary issues associated with the external cause you have selected and defend why it is a bigger risk for juveniles as opposed to other potential external causes.

In your response posts to classmates, evaluate the external cause selected by the classmate. If you agree that it presents the biggest risk to juveniles, expand upon the points made by the classmate. If you disagree, respectfully discuss why you believe another external cause is a bigger risk factor for juveniles.

Initial posts must be a minimum of 350 words not counting the repeating of the question or reference list, and incorporate material from at least two (2) cited sources. At least two (3) response posts to classmates with a minimum of 150 words each and material from one (1) cited source in both responses are required.