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Control theories argue that it is human natural to “naturally break the law” (Worley, 2011), for example, asking why they are doing the crime, or how. A more criminological viewpoint question, “why didn’t they do it?” (Worley, 2011). There is a certain link with individuals that are exposed to crime or attracted to it. They are just born that way; they cannot avoid it. Criminological theories give a standpoint on how people commit crimes, and why. While control theories state that people who deny their responsibility are more likely to commit crimes/fraud. An example that Worley said was neutralization techniques “occur when offenders shift focusses of attention from deviant acts to those who disapprove” They might argue more than others and accept their wrongdoing because of someone else’s actions make it “okay”. Lack of education, poor parenting, or mental illness make some more subjective than others. Social bonds break and that allows freedom for deviancy. There is a lot of instability.  Good emotional attachments are you caring for your child dearly if they got hurt, and they are asking for you for comfort.  Bad attachments are ignoring and neglecting the child. It is a clear idea and theory. This also follows for commitment and involvement. Hirschi’s Social Bond Theory explains that “If uncommitted to society, they have nothing to lose by committing the crime” (Worley, 2011). Everyone knows the good and bad things to do. It is just the act of following through the good way. If there is better commitment, interactions, and affection, there will be less room for deviancy because it will be unattractive to the child. Situations like this are hard to come by in broken families and poorer communities. Self-esteem and control also stem from this “Lack of self-control is the chief source of criminal behavior” (Worley, 2011). If there are broken homes and poor parenting, there will be a better chance the child will be curious and not know what is right or wrong, or when to stop certain acts. People in these settings will be more likely to be criminals especially if there is no punishment, or the punishment is too harsh. Siegel, L. J. (2015). Criminology: The core (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com/ Hiemstra, A. [Adison Hiemstra]. (2013, April 3). The social bond theory (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs9AaITvt3I Worley, R. [Robert Worley]. (2011, November 4). Control theories of crime.mp4 (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/pvwd8R5_OGs

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