After doing some digging, I found an article from the Journal of Law and Criminology that discusses theories about juveniles and their tendencies to become or not to become delinquent. As far as factors go for becoming a “problem child”, there are several ways to look at them that could contribute. According to the journal article, there are psychological, social, legal, religious, and ethical perspectives (McDavid and McCandless, 1962). These particular points of view the authors discussed are similar to the factors posted. Whether it is peer factors, parent factors, individual factors or environmental factors we are discussing, they are all important and share different impacts for children delinquencies. I think that we should prioritize Environmental and Social factors above all else because a significant amount of affects trace back to this. Lower SES and environmental effects can lead to psychological distress, peer rejection, more difficult family lives, and lack of individual controls as well.
McDavid, John. McCandless, Boyd. Psychological Theory, Research, and Juvenile Delinquency, 53 J. Crim. L. Criminology & Police Sci. 1 (1962)
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