Capital punishment is also known as death penalty and it is the execution of an individual in punishment of a crime. The word "capital" comes from Latin caput meaning head. Therefore the meaning of capital punishment, which can translate to decapitation.

Decapitation was the preferred way of execution for long time. Other common ways of execution in Old America were hangings, burning, pressing, breaking on wheels and firing squads. Now a day lethal injection and electrocution are the choices for execution.

The question is, when is this individual under 18 liable for his/her actions? Are kids under 18 considered full-grown adults? I think not. On this essay I will list the facts that establish juveniles and kids as underdeveloped adults. Based on this condition, we as a society should not hold them up to the standards of adults. Yes they can still be reprimanded and punished for their crimes...