Parenting and Social Control
This page focuses on the role of parenting in creating social bonds that prevent offending behavior.
Gottfredson and Hirschi argue that low self-control, resulting from poor socialization and inconsistent parenting, is a major factor in delinquency.
Highlight: Lack of parental supervision is an important factor in juvenile delinquency.
To prevent delinquency, parents should:
• Be involved in teenagers' lives and spend time with them
• Take an interest in their activities outside of school
• Show a strong commitment to their children's well-being
Example: Parents who actively participate in their children's lives help strengthen social bonds and reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior.
The page also mentions Walter Reckless's work, which emphasizes the importance of parenting in social control, though specific details are not provided in the transcript.
Vocabulary: Socialization refers to the process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors of their society.
Understanding the role of parenting in social control is crucial for developing effective criminology unit 4 strategies and interventions to prevent juvenile delinquency.