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At the same time, sentencing a young person raises questions about age, maturity, and the possibility of change. Teenagers can make extremely serious decisions and must take responsibility when their actions cause significant harm. But adolescence is also a time of major development. Judgment, emotional maturity, decision-making, and understanding of long-term consequences can continue to develop well into adulthood. Recognizing this does not mean excusing harmful behavior.