Sociologists question the youth-crime relationship due to peer influences, economic factors, and media portrayal of youth crimes.
One factor that makes sociologists question the relationship between youth and crime is the influence of peer relationships during adolescence and early twenties. Peers who are more likely to be offenders themselves can draw individuals into criminal activities during this vulnerable period. Another factor is the lack of full-time jobs among young adults, leading to a higher likelihood of committing offenses to obtain money and possessions.
Additionally, the media's focus on crimes committed by youths creates a misleading impression that youth crime rates are higher than they actually are. Despite teenagers committing only a small percentage of violent crimes, media coverage often disproportionately portrays them as offenders, affecting public perceptions of youth crime.
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