Hirschi's Theory Of Social Control

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To commence the aim of this research was definitely proven. Hirschi’s theory on social control appear to be true based on the information gathered in which he said that individuals tend to act out because they do not have the proper people to answer to them. Research also shows that both men have similar criminal history and criminal behavior which means that it was pass on from generation to generation. Although both men are close it proves Hirschi’s theory that the son did not have the proper person to answer his needs seeing that his criminal history has tainted his son’s future with him being a felon at the age of 24. Both men being in prison cause the family to fall apart, this was proven by the abandonment of the three-year-old

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