Status offenders are [[youth]]s charged with the status of being beyond the control of their [[legal guardian]] or are [[habit]]ually disobedient, truant from [[school]], or having committed other acts that would not be a crime if committed by an adult, such as [[smoking]]. They are also referred to as minors or [[children]] in need of supervision. | Status offenders are [[youth]]s charged with the status of being beyond the control of their [[legal guardian]] or are [[habit]]ually disobedient, truant from [[school]], or having committed other acts that would not be a crime if committed by an adult, such as [[smoking]]. They are also referred to as minors or [[children]] in need of supervision. |