> child

High schoolers are not children. The justice system properly gives a lot of breaks to juvenile delinquents, in recognition of their immature judgement. But that doesn't mean they aren't responsible for their choices. I remember being that age, and I clearly made choices.

> choices a person feels capable of

When people say they had "no choice" they are making excuses.

> raised in Sinaloa

I'm talking about America. I don't buy that Americans are forced into crime, taking drugs, and dropping out.