An increasing amount of anti-social behaviour and lack of respect for others
There is an increasing amount of anti-social behaviour and lack of respect for others. What are the causes of this problem and what are your solutions?
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Crime
A five-year-old child commits a crime
When a five-year-old child commits a crime, should the parents be punished for that? In your opinion, at what age should a child start to be responsible for what he/she did?
Parents should take punishments for the crime of their children.
Some people believe that parents should take punishments for the crime of their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People are afraid to leave their homes for fear of crimes.
People are afraid to leave their homes for fear of crimes. Some people believe that more action should be taken to prevent crimes while others think that little could be done. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it.
People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?
Crime is the result of circumstances
Some think most crime is the result of circumstances e.g. poverty and other social problems. Others believe that most crime is caused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Children and teenagers are committing more crimes.
In many parts of the world children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why do you think it is the case? How should children or teenagers be punished?
A police force carries a gun
Some people think that if a police force carries a gun, it can lead to higher level of crime in that city. Do you agree or disagree?
All the lawbreakers should be taken into the prison.
Some people think that all the lawbreakers should be taken into the prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives, (for example, doing some work or learning some skills in the community). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people are afraid to leave home because of crimes
Many people are afraid to leave home because of crimes. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crimes, but others feel little can be done. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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