Crime and violence are forms of deviant behaviors that often exhibit themselves among family members. Social theorists have for a long time conducted studies on how the nature of the family environment influences the behavior of its members. It has often been shown that children who are raised in families who are intact have less likelihood of displaying or engaging in delinquent behavior. Delinquency has been found to be significantly higher in households that are not characterized by two biological parents. However, it is not simply the presence or absence of two biological parents that influences children behavior. There Continue reading...
