EPQ points

Question 1

Youth crime

Answer 1

2023, increase by 9% aged 10-17
Youths in UK: 70% live with both parents, 23% only mothers
Poor parenting ‘fuels the rise in behaviour’ (Richardson 2012)
50% of rejected children engage in criminal activity
Hirschi highlighted strong connections with teachers and peers serves protective factor against delinquent behaviour
When a mother raises child by herself, allows teenager more freedom and input into their decisions