Adolescents Spend More Time with Their Peers Than They Do

question 33

True/False

Adolescents spend more time with their peers than they do with their family and often respect the opinions of their friends more than their parents.

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Definitions:

Small Claims Courts

Courts that handle minor legal disputes and civil cases involving limited amounts of money, designed to be more accessible and less formal.

Young Offenders

Young offenders refer to individuals under a certain age who have been found guilty of committing a crime, often subject to different legal procedures and consequences than adults.

Court of Appeal

A high court that reviews decisions and appeals from lower courts to ensure the correct application of the law.

Youth Criminal Justice Act

Canadian law that governs the prosecution of criminal offenses committed by young persons under the age of 18.