Adolescent-limiteds may be considered "typical teens" who get into minor scrapes and engage in what might be considered rebellious teenage behavior with friends. As they reach their mid-teens, adolescent-limited delinquents begin to mimic the antisocial behavior of more troubled teens, only to reduce the frequency of their offending as they mature (until the age of 18).

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Adolescent-limited offenders are individuals who engage in delinquent behavior primarily during their teenage years. This behavior is often a phase of rebellion or experimentation, and these individuals typically desist from criminal activity as they transition into adulthood and assume adult roles and responsibilities. This pattern aligns with the description of "typical teens" who temporarily mimic antisocial behaviors during adolescence but mature out of these tendencies.

Adolescent-Limiteds May Be Considered "Typical Teens" Who Get into Minor