Dysfunctional Family

Criminal behavior is a puzzling topic that is very difficult to define and take on many variables (Hegger, 2015). There are many different factors that may be taken into consideration when defining or obtaining a thorough understanding of this concept (Hegger, 2015). Individuals’ behavior elements or characteristic that is found in those who engage in criminal behavior can be linked to several elements. Professionals in this field of study have identified many traits are associated with criminal behavior. They consist of substance abuse, low self-control, dysfunctional family, anti-social personality, criminal peers, and antisocial values (Hegger, 2015). All these factors have identified what contribute to criminal activities. A dysfunctional family is one of the most common and critical elements that stand out from the rest. It is often found in those who engage in criminal behavior. There is much to be learned pertaining to the effect of a dysfunctional family.

We live in a society where the family has become so dysfunctional that it is difficult to describe what is normal. The traditional family that was once the core foundation and stabilizing force of our society no longer exist. Dysfunctional families are a rapidly growing part of our society. It can be linked to childhood neglect amongst other things (Davidson and Janca, 2017). Criminal profiling attempts to connect what characteristics drive a family to dysfunction (Davison and Janca, 2017). In a dysfunctional family, children have to learn at an early age how to protect themselves and problem-solve in order to survive (Davison and Janca, 2017). This lifestyle leads children
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