The fifth principle of differential association theory is that ``definitions of the legal code as either unfavorable or favorable has a significant influence motivation and drives for delinquent behavior, for instance if a person interacts with people who perceive violating some laws as a normal or acceptable behavior, that individual is likely to violate those laws. ... That implies that more illegal behaviors are defined as normal and acceptable by an individual, then it is likely that that individual will develop deviant behaviors, for instance a child born within a street family in Nairobi...

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