2007-01-08 10:13:28 · 8 answers · asked by john c 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
wow, could it be a different answer for each criminal? I think kids started going bad when their was no one home after school. But I have known kids with loving homes and caring parents who turn criminal. Sometimes it seems that kids are more influenced by other kids than
by family values. Could it be the terror influence that is causing people to feel they might as well eat, drink , and rob, because tomorrow they die?
2007-01-08 10:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Marty B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Firecat is wrong. Criminality is socialised. Not indicating when changing lanes may be a crime, but I would find it unlikely to be a genetic trait!
There are nearly as many potential causes of criminal behaviour as there are crimes. Thrill-seeking, need, ignorance, craving acceptance, self-defence ... the list goes on.
Even those who seem to be 'born bad' have their story to tell as to how they ended up that way. The idea that there is a 'crime gene' is ludicrous, and almost certainly discriminatory, as it implies that there are others who are genetically 'not as good'.
Criminality is socialised.
2007-01-08 10:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by johninmelb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the exception of sociopaths and genuine mental illness, willingness to commit crimes is directly related to the value structure that controls an individuals judgment and decision making.
That fundamental set of rules (perceptions) is mostly adapted from examples in childhood, but individual choices can reject it, improve it or degrade it. These perceptions are like measuring tools; they defines the limits of what's fair, what you are authorized to do. Not in the eyes of society- in the eyes of the individual.
In a word, it's individual Character, and primarily the perception of responsibility that is part of it. But regardless of where you come from and how you were raised, you can choose your own path. There is no excuse.
2007-01-08 11:27:52 · answer #3 · answered by spiritgide41 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laziness, anger, envy, necessity. on a side be conscious If may be criminals comprehend that in the time of a definite city weapons are no longer allowed, then wouldnt they be extra in all hazard to get an unlawful gun and go rob people in that city because of the fact they comprehend that no you would be able to shoot back?
2016-11-27 20:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad parents letting their offspring run wild, greed, laziness, but mainly greed I think. Depends what kind of crime you're talking about.
2007-01-08 10:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ahwell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think lots of things come into play - but it does begin with the parents.
2007-01-08 10:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of young offenders are actually young people in care so I guess your family experiences can have something to do with it.
2007-01-08 10:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Danru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminals are not caused. They are not molded by circumstance or by design.
They are born.
There are rich criminals and poor criminals.
Peaceful criminals and violent ones.
Therefore, it cannot be the way they are raised or the surroundings that they mature in.
Genetics will eventually find the 'crim gene'
2007-01-08 10:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋