It takes into consideration the fact that adolescent development and environmental influence are linked to decision making which can play a huge role in the understanding of juvenile delinquency. This allows readers to look beyond the facts and understand more deeply why a 13-year-old boy would harm his two younger brothers in such an appalling and impulsive way. Was this act motivated by his background and personal experiences? Did his environment affect his psychological development and play a role in his decision-making? It is the questions themselves that allow the mind to open up to counterarguments and consider different aspects and factors of the situation. A connection can be drawn between the two books, demonstrating that there is more to juvenile crime than the act and that psychological, environmental and controversial factors can work against adult sanctions for juvenile offenders, regardless of regardless of the type of offense.