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Teenagers deserve to be treated with dignity

Teenagers deserve to be treated with dignity (Photo: iStock)

How is it that when it comes to teens and their so-called issues, we concentrate on moaning about their bad attitude but turn a blind eye to how the caregivers respond? Is that not like victim blaming? Why do we so easily criminalise teenagers? Why do we want to turn them into puppets who can only do our will?

Granted, being around teenagers when they are in their prime can drive you up the wall and make you want to either harm them or yourself.

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