Author Question: Discuss the various reasons why juveniles commit arson. What will be an ideal ... (Read 59 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

Discuss the various reasons why juveniles commit arson.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Research has depicted that the majority of drug users as being rational in their decision to use, and these users believe that the use of drugs and the benefits associated with usage outweigh the costs.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

quynhmickitran · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The playing with matches fire setter. This is the youngest fire starter, usually between the ages of 4 and 9, who sets fires because parents are careless with matches and lighters. Proper instruction on fire safety can help prevent fires set by these young children. The crying for help fire setter is a 7- to 13-year-old who turns to fire to reduce stress. The source of the stress could be family conflict, divorce, death, or abuse. These youngsters have difficulty expressing their feelings of sorrow, rage, or anger and turn to fire as a means of relieving stress or getting back at their antagonists. The delinquent fire setter sets fire to school property or surrounding areas to retaliate for some slight experienced at school. These kids may break into the school to vandalize property with friends and later set a fire to cover up their activities. The severely disturbed fire setter is obsessed with fires and often dreams about them in vibrant colors.. This is the most disturbed type of juvenile fire setter and the one most likely to set numerous fires with the potential for death and damage.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE