The document discusses prosecuting juveniles as adults and whether it constitutes justice or retribution. While juvenile courts traditionally focused on rehabilitation, there is a trend toward waiving more juveniles to adult courts which emphasize punishment. However, evidence suggests this "get tough" approach has not reduced crime rates. Adolescents' brains, especially the prefrontal cortex responsible for reasoning and judgment, are still developing into adulthood. Therefore, a system that does not consider this may be a failure. The research aims to examine whether juveniles should be prosecuted as adults for serious crimes like assault, murder, or crimes involving weapons. It will consider arguments on both sides and the impact on society and the criminal justice system.