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What does it mean?
The speaker claims society always excuses the crimes of children.
In plain terms
Society always excuses children.
What can you take from it?
Children are judged differently than adults.

Where it applies

  • social bias
  • legal judgment
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • note double standards
  • evaluate fairness
  • examine bias

Questions to consider

  • Is all bias fair?
  • Should children be exempt from accountability?

Another view

It ignores cases where children are punished severely.

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