Counterclaims:
Parents might think that it is better to help their children after they commit a crime.
For example, “committing crime and the amount of time spent in prison both greatly increases the likelihood of becoming a high school dropout” (Lochner, Lance).
This shows that they are parents might try to discipline their children afterward so they don't drop out.
This solution would be flawed because they are still prone to committing a crime. Our solution, which is giving kids a good education, is a better decision because it prevents children from committing a crime.
For example, studies show, "that when teenagers are preoccupied with school, they are less likely going to try and get involved in criminal activity” (Lochner, Lance).
For example, “committing crime and the amount of time spent in prison both greatly increases the likelihood of becoming a high school dropout” (Lochner, Lance).
This shows that they are parents might try to discipline their children afterward so they don't drop out.
This solution would be flawed because they are still prone to committing a crime. Our solution, which is giving kids a good education, is a better decision because it prevents children from committing a crime.
For example, studies show, "that when teenagers are preoccupied with school, they are less likely going to try and get involved in criminal activity” (Lochner, Lance).