As we begin a new millienium, it is important for us to decrease and control crime in America.To begin to do this, as our book Sociology by Jon M. Shepard states, we must recognize the extent to which crime occurs. Their are eight index crimes: murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. In 1995, the number of index crimes totaled 13,867,143.When we compare the crime rates to those of …showed first 75 words of 454 total…

…showed last 75 words of 454 total…of the environment in which they are surrounded. Parents lay the foundation for what you will become in life, yet outside influences also have a lot to do with the overall person you become; from relatives, to teachers, to classmates. I think it is important for parents to control the environment in which their kids develop if at all possible. I believe that the best way to prevent crime is to start at the core.