As used in paragraph 9, which is the best synonym for meager? highlight text
A
responsible
B
frustrating
C
little
D
unlimited

the central idea is basically saying that juveniles that have committed a crime will not have the same consequences as the   adults that have. they will have a softer punishment than what the adults have that is harsh in some ways.

c. "but thy eternal summer shall not fade" (line 9)