30 Questions
What was one of the consequences of displaced farm workers migrating to the city?
Increase in property crime
Why did stealing become a common practice in urban centers according to the text?
Availability of movable goods
What was the purpose of poorhouses mentioned in the text?
To keep youthful offenders away from trouble
Why were children from the 'dangerous' classes placed in poorhouses?
To remove them from their 'dangerous environment'
What led to the estrangement of the workplace from the home in large urban centers?
Tough economic times
Why did stealing become a prevalent behavior among unsupervised youths in urban areas?
Availability of movable goods and lack of supervision
What is one of the identifiable causes of delinquent acts mentioned in the text?
Lack of parental supervision
What is the primary purpose of the family unit?
To provide basic necessities and emotional support to its members
Which factor tends to intensify the probability of a child committing a criminal act?
Frustration or failure in school
In what way do children learn about good and bad according to the text?
From their families
Which family member plays the most important role in shaping the personality of children according to the text?
Parents
What kind of families do most adolescents showing delinquent behavior belong to?
Families unable to give firm foundations to children
What is identified as one of the most important reasons behind juvenile delinquency?
Psychological problems among parents
How can economic problems in a family contribute to juvenile delinquency?
By making youth easily get involved in criminal activities
What role do parents and elder siblings play in relation to juvenile delinquency?
They positively mold children's personalities
How do psychological problems in parents or siblings affect children?
They can lead children to feel deprived and inferior
Why might youth from poor economic backgrounds turn to criminal activities?
To improve their economic status through negative paths
What impact can parental moral behavior or criminal acts have on children's behavior?
Inspiration for delinquent behavior
What is one of the responsibilities of parents when a child is living away from home?
Communicate with the child regularly
What action should parents take if they discover their child has special talents?
Report to relevant agencies for official assistance
What is one of the responsibilities of parents regarding the reading habit of a child?
Guard against pornographic publications in the home
What should parents encourage in relation to a child's social interactions?
Know the child's friends and activities
Why should parents encourage community activities for their child?
To enhance the child's social development
In what instance should parents report a child's special talents to authorities?
If they think official assistance may be beneficial for the child
Why can physical disabilities lead to juvenile delinquency?
Juveniles with disabilities may want to take revenge on others due to their complexes.
What role do parents play in preventing juvenile delinquency according to the text?
Parents should monitor their children's behavior, know their friends, and address any issues.
How can peer group rejection contribute to juvenile delinquency?
Peer group rejection can lead adolescents to seek approval through delinquent behavior.
What is the effect of adolescents not having similar resources as their peers?
It can lead to feelings of jealousy and increase the likelihood of delinquent behavior.
Why is it important for parents to ensure their children hang out with friends from similar social classes?
To prevent jealousy in adolescents which can lead to criminal activities.
What responsibility do parents and teachers have in addressing teens' problems according to the text?
They should talk to the teens about their problems and work towards solutions.
Study Notes
Urbanization and Crime
- The increase in movable goods production led to a rise in property crime in urban centers.
- The wealth of the upper-class increased, and stealing became a way of living.
- The massive influx of people to urban areas overwhelmed society, leading to poverty and unemployment.
Family and Juvenile Delinquency
- The family is the primary social agency responsible for rearing the youth and providing basic necessities.
- Children learn basic concepts about good and bad from their families and make their values and set the norms of society.
- Family can make or break the personality of the children.
- Broken families, single parent families, separated families, frequent parents fight, and lack of trust and confidence among parents can contribute to juvenile delinquency.
- Sibling rivalry or unequal treatment between children can also be a factor.
Other Factors Contributing to Juvenile Delinquency
- Economic problems in family can lead to juvenile delinquency, as youth from poor economic status may get involved in criminal activities to improve their status.
- Psychological problems in parents or siblings, such as depression, frustration, aggression, or hyper behavior, can also contribute to juvenile delinquency.
- Child living away from home can lead to juvenile delinquency if not properly supervised.
- Physical disabilities or mental handicaps can also cause juvenile delinquency.
Parental Responsibilities
- Parents should communicate with their children regularly and visit them as often as possible.
- Parents should provide a safe and wholesome environment for their children and ensure they are under responsible adult care and supervision.
- Parents should discover and encourage their child's talents or aptitudes.
- Parents should cultivate a reading habit in the home and provide good and wholesome reading material.
- Parents should encourage their children to associate with other children of their own age and know their friends and activities.
- Parents should prevent their children from falling into bad company and staying out late at night to the detriment of their health, studies, or morals.
Peer Group and Juvenile Delinquency
- Peer group is a strong force that can cause delinquent behavior in adolescents.
- Parents should ensure that their children are hanging out with friends who belong to their class to prevent adolescent jealousy and delinquency.
- Parents should talk to their teens about their problems and try to solve them.
Test your knowledge on the various factors that can lead to juvenile delinquency, such as broken families, single parent families, sibling rivalry, and lack of moral behavior in parents or siblings. Understand the impact of family dynamics on children's behavior and development.
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