Question

Did the juvenile justice act of 1986 serve the needs of the orphaned, delinquent and destitute children ? Discuss.

Answer 1

Answer:

Orphaned and delinquent children suffer from inadequate attention, affection and concern of elders, pressure of being closely watched and monitored by adults in the institutions, few or no avenues for recreation and play, lack of opportunities for free expression of personal wishes.

Apart from these, they are sometimes not fed properly and are made to live in small, dingy rooms in unhygienic conditions. Often the people who deal with the children are insensitive, untrained, and not motivated to discharge their duties effectively and with diligence.

All this leads to further alienation of the children from society and adds to their anguish and frustration. Children already suffering from lack of parental love and attention and made to encounter difficult situations in reformatory institutions develop a sense of being wronged and try to escape from them. The general attitude towards such children is that of disregard, suspicion and threat.