What message about life is the poet trying to communicate in this poem? a.) people can reach their dreams if they try. b.) people should feel proud of their culture. c.) people must fight gender stereotypes. d.) people often find peace in nature.

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the central idea is basically saying that juveniles that have committed a crime will not have the same consequences as the   adults that have. they will have a softer punishment than what the adults have that is harsh in some ways.