Discuss what is meant by the statement, “under the parens patriae philosophy, the child gets the worst of both worlds”. Do you agree?
What will be an ideal response?
Under the parens patriae philosophy the child gets neither the protections accorded to adults nor the solicitous care and regenerative treatment postulated for children.
Answers will vary but must be supported with information from the textbook.
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