Do Juvenile killers deserve life behind Bars? by Nina Totenberg
PART A: Which of the following best identifies a central idea of the article?
A.
Juvenile criminals should be subjected to the same punishments as adults, even if they are not equally aware of any legal consequences; the law is the law.
B.
In cases of homicide, it is important to take into account the juvenile offender’s criminal history when deciding upon punishment for homicide cases.
C.
In some states, juveniles convicted of committing or being involved in homicide are automatically sentenced to life in prison without parole, though many people argue that this is unjust and cruel.
D.
Minors should not be held to the same legal standards as adults because their brains are not as developed and their actions mean less than adults’.

According to the article written by "Nina Totenberg" the option which best identifies a central idea of the article is "Minors should not be held to the same legal standards as adults because their brains are not as developed and their actions mean less than adults".

Juvenile can also be referred to as a "person who is younger than the age of criminal responsibility".

Since a juvenile has not reached the age of criminal responsibility, they should not be treated with the same legal standards as adults. When they commit offences, they should be treated fairly.