What is Juvenile Delinquency?
Children often test the limits and boundaries set by their parents and other authority figures. Among adolescents, some rebelliousness and experimentation is common. However, a few children consistently participate in problematic behaviors that negatively affect their family, academic, social, and personal functioning. These children present great concern to parents and the community at large. The prevention of delinquency requires identifying at-risk individuals and their environments before delinquent activity and behavior occur, and then removing such risk factors or strengthening resistance to the risk factors already present. The most logical starting place for prevention efforts is the family.
The prevention of delinquency requires identifying at-risk individuals and their environments before delinquent activity and behavior occur, and then removing such risk factors or strengthening resistance to the risk factors already present. The most logical starting place for prevention efforts is the family.
How do I Know if my Child is Getting into Trouble?
If your child is overtly defiant to authority figures, lying, exhibiting aggressive behavior, you may be headed for trouble. These are some of the common symptoms of the onset of Juvenile Delinquency. Take our short quiz to see how your child measures up.
