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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
Why is it hard? I mean assault is assault, right?

Edit: it just strikes me as somewhat absurd that you'd allow children to actively avoid consequences for their actions at such a formative age
gpt
To an extent, children aren't expected to be responsible for their behavior (in a legal sense). They have stronger protections under the law and are more seen as a product of their legal guardians. Theyre under developed, don't have as much control over themselves as adults. Again though, to an extent.

Which is why you can try children as adults for serious crimes, like murder. But kids getting mad and slapping each other on the playground? They have low impulse control, hormones are raging, and at the end of the day everyone will survive the encounter. But if kid A beats kid B within an inch of their life, judge will probably say "Kid A needs serious intervention to correct their behavior before they legitimately do kill someone."