This week's chapter on juvenile delinquency is rather extensive. Many theories are introduced throughout this chapter that are all centered around explaining why it is juveniles commit the types of crimes they do. As you will see after reading the chapter, many juveniles commit the types of crimes they do as a direct result of something that happened (or didn't happen) at home from the primary caretaker(s). The chapter focuses a great deal of attention on juvenile behavior that can be observed early in adolescence that can be indicative of future violent behavior, the chapter refers to this notion as "beginning early."

After reading the chapter and watching the documentary, put forward some theories and behaviors that were observed surrounding Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold (the Columbine shooters) prior to their committing the horrific act that they did, which to this day has been one of the largest most deadliest school shooting to ever take place in a K-12 academic environment.

• What caused these two to act in such a violent, murderous manner which ended with many young lives lost?
• What social factors contributed to their actions?
• Describe their family/social lifestyle.

When responding to this forum, keep in mind the literature from the text that explains juvenile offending and the (often) impulsive behavior that is exhibited by many youthful offenders.

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