As teenagers begin to define themselves into adulthood, they begin to seek more independence from family and less parental supervision (Onyehalu). ... They have hypothesized that a certain genetic disorder (XYY) may be responsible for the reported high rate of criminal offenses committed by afflicted individuals. ... Another area of great interest in trying to understand youth and delinquency has been the cognitive school. ...

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The Declaration of Independence states, "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights". But how much of this is true? Since the very beginning of the legal system in the United States, there has been inequality. Appearance has held such precedence...

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Juvenile delinquency incorporates not only general criminal activity but conduct that is only unlawful for youths such as running away from home and skipping school. ... Typically parents who set high but reasonable standards of conduct have children who are less likely to commit crimes (Wilson, 1980; Laybourn, 1986; Glueck & Glueck, 1950). ... Children who underachieve in school for example may have parents whose expectations of them are comparatively lower. ... Social Control theory suggests that a person's ties or bonds to social institutions such as family, church, school, etc. preve...

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