Behaviors that are forbidden only to juveniles because of their age are known as
A) public order violations.
B) Part I crimes.
C) status offenses.
D) juvenile delinquency.

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Status offenses are behaviors that are considered illegal only because of the offender's age, such as truancy, underage drinking, and curfew violations. These behaviors would not be illegal if committed by an adult.

Behaviors That Are Forbidden Only to Juveniles Because of Their