delinquent
[de-ling´kwent] 1. failing to do that which is required by law or obligation.
2. a person who neglects a legal obligation.
juvenile delinquent a juvenile offender; an individual who commits a violation of the law within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system.
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ju·ve·nile de·lin·quent
(jū'vĕ-nīl dē-lin'kwent), Older term for a minor who cannot be controlled by parental authority and who has legally been found to have committed criminal acts, such as vandalism, violence, or robbery.
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ju·ve·nile de·lin·quent
(JD) (jū'vĕ-nil dě-lingk'wĕnt) Older term for a minor who cannot be controlled by parental authority and who has legally been found to have committed criminal acts, such as vandalism, violence, or robbery.
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Patient discussion about juvenile delinquent
Q. Can someone please explain the reason for juvenile delinquency?
A. Juvenile delinquency is not necessarily a trait of bipolar disorder, although it is possible for a person with bipolar disorder to act on impulse while experiencing an episode. To use Justins example, shop lifting, an adult in a manic episode may spend all of their money without thought or reason, where a child/youth may not have money to spend which may lead to shop lifting. In a manic episode Justin is right the lines between right and wrong can be blurred, thus the person suffering may make poor decisions and can find themselves in trouble with the law.
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