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.

Internal Forms of Social Control

This page introduces the concept of internal forms of social control in criminology. Internal controls come from within an individual and shape behavior through personality, morals, and values.

The superego, proposed by Sigmund Freud, plays a crucial role in internal social control. It represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment and aspirations.

Definition: The superego is part of our personality that acts as the "angel on the shoulder," developing as we grow and keeping the id and ego in check.

Example: Without the superego, behavior would be erratic and compulsive, acting on every thought.

Rational ideology is another form of internal control, guiding behavior through conscience and feelings of guilt or anxiety.

Highlight: Internalization of norms and morals through socialization helps individuals conform to societal expectations.

Tradition and culture also contribute to internal control by teaching family and societal norms.

Example: The belief that Santa won't bring presents to misbehaving children is a form of internal control through socialization.