Furthermore, many crimes are still committed by children. I think when you look at children who commit crimes, most of them come from unsanitary, poorly located single-parent homes. There are also children who grow up in a violent environment, where they experience physical or visual cruelty. Additionally, some even have high rates of learning disabilities, mental health, and even abuse issues. If government, schools and churches would come together and truly help society's dysfunctional homes and troubled children. It is possible that crime rates will decrease and children can make a big change and become successful adults. If the children could get help, the prison would not be too full and the children would stay out of trouble. Additionally, if children were sent to prison, they would then have to deal with adults who promise to help them. But in reality, they adapt, putting children's lives even more at risk. The ages of children who commit these crimes range from 20 years old and younger, many are under 15 years old. “Growing the Juvenile Justice System,” written by Ken Stier. He also states in his article that each year, more than 200,000 children are convicted, tried or even put to death. Stier also argues that children are not given enough time to change their lives and commit their crimes. In a way, I agree with Steir: I think children have a better chance of changing their lives with