Delinquency
Dr.Wagner Paulon
1999
There are more than 2,000 years, an Egyptian priest recorded in a stone: "Our earth is degenerate. The children no longer obey their parents." The delinquency problem is not new. Today, she has included not only the most serious transgressions, such as burglary, robbery and theft, as well as "violations of status" - acts as a breach of the tattoo (Brazil), (U.S.), and in many Paiz, cabulação of classes, fleeing the home, sexual activity, or "incorrigibilidade" which would not constitute violations of the law if committed by adults.
Nevertheless, the current rates of delinquency are cause for serious concern in many Western countries, including Brazil, United States, where the incidence of reported criminal acts has increased rapidly since 1960, with a further sharp increase in the rate of serious transgressions and of female delinquency.
What is the cause of delinquency?
The delinquency problem is both a psychological and sociological. The incidence is higher in areas socially and economically disadvantaged very disorganized, as the urban ghettos of large cities. In such environments, the delinquency tends to be a tradition passed, and gangs of criminals are common. Nevertheless, many young people from such environments do not become criminals - and, conversely, an increasing number of young people from wealthy suburban areas are beginning to engage in delinquent acts.
That is what distinguishes the young man who becomes delinquent that it does not become, even when both are from the same means?
The research indicates there is a general personality differences between the average delinquent and non-delinquent. The former tend to be more aggressive and challenging, suspicious of authority, resentment, impulsive and with a little self. They also seem to have less self-esteem and greater number of personal feelings of inadequacy and rejection of social and emotional. Despite their common stance to challenge under the surface such adolescents tend to have very bad opinion about themselves.
Relationships between parents and children in the world of criminals
Although clearly the influence of the pressure group's companions and a generally adverse social environment plays a role in delinquency, the influence of parents seems to be decisive. The research, with clear regularity, have indicated that "the disciplinary techniques that the criminals have been subjected tend to be more loose, vague or ultra-restrictive, and involve physical punishment, than to involve the explanation of behavior that is inappropriate for the child. " Among the criminals, the relationship between parents and children tend to be characterized by mutual hostility, lack of family cohesion and rejection, indifference, apathy or disagreement on the part of parents.
The parents of delinquents tend to be considered by independent observers as cruel, negligent and inclined to ridicule their children (especially boys). It hardly be described as warm and affectionate. Moreover, their delinquent children, especially males, tend to have few links with his own father and find the type of behavior totally unacceptable. Their mothers tend to be described as descuidadas of children or as being inadequate in that role, as well as hostile or indifferent, rather than loving and responsible. Many criminals also come from homes disrupted.
What can parents do?
First, parents need to keep the problem in perspective. The delinquent behavior should never be ignored, but many young people who engage in delinquent acts of lesser scale, become responsible adults and perfectly normal. Into a film without pay, ownership is the property of a colleague, skips classes and even steal small items in stores are not "crimes" comparable to burglary and theft.
The serious and honest discussions between parents and children, conducted in a calm atmosphere but realistically, can in general be of much help, especially if the relationship between them is based on trust, in affection and mutual respect. When such communication is not possible, where it seems that some emotional distress is playing important role in delinquent behavior, or if the transgression is very serious, should seek professional assistance.
Parents competent - who genuinely care for children and encourage them to develop independence and self confidence, but also establish clear standards of appropriate behavior and responsible - are less likely to have a son or daughter of that delinquent parents authoritarian, rejecting, ultra -indulgent or neglectful.
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