1. Discuss how hedonistic calculus influences decisions, not just criminal ones. Does it seem reasonable that juveniles engage in this process, either consciously or subconsciously, when about to do something, including delinquency?
2. Does the thought of punishment deter juvenile behavior? Isn'tthat what guides most early child behavior modification?
3. Is rehabilitation morally superior to punishment? Discuss.
4. Imagine a history without Freud. What would the juvenile justice system look like?
5. If you got good grades in high school and your parents said you did not have to cut the grass for a week as a result, is that positive or negative reinforcement?