How Far Can the Apple Fall from the Tree: An Examination of Inept Parenting and the Generational Passage of Crime
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Dr. Beverly Reece Churchwell
Department
RCHSS - Sociology & Criminal Justice
Abstract
This presentation focuses on inept parenting and the generational passage of crime. Research has shown that exposure to inept parenting practices—including the encouragement and reinforcement of moral codes that lead to deviance—increases the risk of childhood conduct problems, adolescent delinquency, and adult antisocial behavior. While some mediating factors have been identified, research has shown that exposure to inept parenting often leads to antisocial characteristics that decrease the likelihood of an individual acquiring or accessing these moderators. These concepts are examined using two critically acclaimed books and peer-reviewed journal articles that provide supporting information.
Disciplines
Criminology and Criminal Justice
How Far Can the Apple Fall from the Tree: An Examination of Inept Parenting and the Generational Passage of Crime
This presentation focuses on inept parenting and the generational passage of crime. Research has shown that exposure to inept parenting practices—including the encouragement and reinforcement of moral codes that lead to deviance—increases the risk of childhood conduct problems, adolescent delinquency, and adult antisocial behavior. While some mediating factors have been identified, research has shown that exposure to inept parenting often leads to antisocial characteristics that decrease the likelihood of an individual acquiring or accessing these moderators. These concepts are examined using two critically acclaimed books and peer-reviewed journal articles that provide supporting information.