Because children rarely feel that they can say no to authority figures, they usually give statements freely to police and school personnel.  Most juvenile cases require an analysis of whether the child’s statement was taken legally.  The most complicated cases involve statements given to school personnel while law enforcement is present.  Because school personnel are not restricted by constitutional concerns, they can question children freely.  If their questions are prompted by a law enforcement officer, an argument can be made that 4th amendment restrictions apply and the child’s statements should be excluded from evidence.