I researched Juvenile Delinquency because I was curious about the extent of which parents influence their children. I have noticed that many people that live a life of crime had a parent living in a similar manner at one point in time.
Factors that Lead to Juvenile Delinquency
This is a video that goes through some of the factors that may lead youth to delinquency.
Parent in Jail
According to Kemper and Rivara's research, "one of the strongest risk factors for juvenile delinquency is parental history of criminality." Parents/ guardians are extremely influential to their children, especially at an early age, because they spend so much time with them. If a parent is continuously breaking the law, children often catch on and begin normalizing that behavior. When a parent goes to jail, it is likely that their child will go to jail for the same offense later on in life. Research shows that the majority of inmates with children live a lifestyle of crime, substance abuse, and low education. Children that are raised in this environment are less likely to continue education and instead learn their ways to survive in a life of crime. Not only does parental misconduct lead to a high likelihood for behavior repetition, it also puts the child at a higher risk of receiving a virus like HIV or Tuberculous (Kemper). Having a parent in jail does not benefit children.
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