Conduct prohibited by law simply because the person engaging in the behavior is a minor is considered:

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Status offenses are behaviors that are prohibited by law only because the person engaging in the behavior is a minor, such as truancy or curfew violations. They are not considered delinquent acts because they are not illegal for adults, and they are not infractions because they are not minor criminal offenses. The term "youthful offense" is not commonly used in the juvenile justice system.

Conduct Prohibited by Law Simply Because the Person Engaging in the Behavior