Sunday, October 4, 2026

Crime & Punishment - Discussion Questions

 Discuss the following questions during today´s lesson: 

  1. Should prison be about helping criminals change, rather than just punishing them? Why or why not?
  2. Should people who commit serious crimes receive very long prison sentences? Why or why not?
  3. Does everyone deserve a second chance after making a serious mistake? Why or why not?
  4. Do most people who commit crimes know that what they are doing is wrong? Why or why not?
  5. What do you think life in prison is really like?
  6. Should prisoners have access to education and training? Why or why not?
  7. Should young people who commit crimes be given a second chance instead of being sent to prison? Why or why not?
  8. Should the death penalty be used for the most serious crimes? Why or why not?
  9. Should the police be allowed to use more surveillance to prevent crime? Why or why not?
  10. Are people more likely to commit crimes when they grow up in poverty? Why or why not?
  11. If someone has served their sentence, should society forgive them? Why or why not?
  12. Should prisoners have the same basic rights as everyone else? Why or why not?
  13. Is a prison sentence always the best punishment? Why or why not?
  14. Are people sometimes more afraid of crime than they need to be? Why or why not?
  15. Can social media make young people more likely to get involved in crime? Why or why not?
  16. Is treating everyone equally more important than considering their individual situation? Why or why not?

Follow-up questions

  • Why do you think so?
  • Can you give an example?
  • What could be another point of view?
  • Would you change your opinion? Why or why not?

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