Social Control Theory

schools and neighborhoods, before it gets transmitted through the secondary social interactive groups for instance gangs. Tackling it all through such a method however, would require the self-awareness of the individuals to a certain degree; one that would allow them an objective view on the negatives that come with delinquent behavior. This method cannot be used to quell the behavior of children since they lack the capacity to understand the difference between right and wrong. As such an ideal time upon which the imparting of structure at the primary stages of individual development is one that relies on a family or guardianship set up. The method in question first utilizes the internal social control where guardians teach individuals’ traits and norms after which, they are absorbed and accepted.