JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN AMERICA There is no doubt that various experts can give us many theories as to the causes of juvenile delinquency, including one's economic background, substance abuse, delinquent peer groups, repeated exposure to violence, and increased availability of firearms, however, I feel that the number one cause of juvenile delinquency is the breakdown of families, including lack of parental control over children. It is ironic in America, today, one must have a driver's …showed first 75 words of 1674 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1674 total…respect for other people, respect for authority and respect for themselves. Children have a right to effective parenting. RESOURCES Kortege, Carglyn, Parenthood Training Promoted. The Register Guard, Des Moines, IA www.os/c.org/InTheNews/parenthood Child Abuse Prevention Network, "Moral Development and Boys, James Garbarino, PH.D www.child.cornell.edu/npr.violentboys Encarta Online Deluxe, Juvenile Crime www.encarta.msn.com/encart Alternatives For Parents Who Have Lost Control www.fbcbaytown.org/parents