Question 1: In this question, you're required to identify and explain four family variables that can
expose Michael to the risk of coming into conflict with the law. Each variable should be explained in
your own words, supported by examples and in-text citations of reputable sources.
Introduction: Introduce the case study briefly and mention that you will be discussing four family
variables that could contribute to Michael's potential conflict with the law.
Family Variables:
1. Parental Absence and Lack of Supervision:
Explain how Mrs. Thompson's long working hours lead to Michael being
unsupervised after school.
Discuss the potential consequences of lack of supervision, such as engaging in risky
behaviors or associating with peers involved in criminal activities.
Support with sources that discuss the correlation between parental absence and
juvenile delinquency.
2. Limited Emotional Support:
Describe the conflict between Michael's grandparents and how it affects the
emotional environment at home.
Explain how limited emotional support can lead to feelings of isolation and
vulnerability, making Michael more susceptible to negative influences.
Reference studies on the importance of emotional support in preventing delinquent
behavior.
3. Neighborhood Environment:
Discuss the high crime rates in the neighborhood and its potential impact on
Michael's exposure to criminal role models.
Explain how growing up in an environment with limited resources and high crime
rates can normalize criminal behaviors.
Support with research on the influence of neighborhood environment on youth
delinquency.
4. Parental Criminal History:
Mention Michael's father's criminal record for theft and its potential influence on
Michael's behavior.
Explain how having a parent with a criminal history can increase the likelihood of
Michael engaging in similar behavior due to exposure and normalization of criminal
activities.
Support with studies on the intergenerational transmission of criminal behavior.
Conclusion: Summarize the four family variables and their potential impact on Michael's risk of
coming into conflict with the law. Emphasize the need for intervention and support to mitigate these
risks.
expose Michael to the risk of coming into conflict with the law. Each variable should be explained in
your own words, supported by examples and in-text citations of reputable sources.
Introduction: Introduce the case study briefly and mention that you will be discussing four family
variables that could contribute to Michael's potential conflict with the law.
Family Variables:
1. Parental Absence and Lack of Supervision:
Explain how Mrs. Thompson's long working hours lead to Michael being
unsupervised after school.
Discuss the potential consequences of lack of supervision, such as engaging in risky
behaviors or associating with peers involved in criminal activities.
Support with sources that discuss the correlation between parental absence and
juvenile delinquency.
2. Limited Emotional Support:
Describe the conflict between Michael's grandparents and how it affects the
emotional environment at home.
Explain how limited emotional support can lead to feelings of isolation and
vulnerability, making Michael more susceptible to negative influences.
Reference studies on the importance of emotional support in preventing delinquent
behavior.
3. Neighborhood Environment:
Discuss the high crime rates in the neighborhood and its potential impact on
Michael's exposure to criminal role models.
Explain how growing up in an environment with limited resources and high crime
rates can normalize criminal behaviors.
Support with research on the influence of neighborhood environment on youth
delinquency.
4. Parental Criminal History:
Mention Michael's father's criminal record for theft and its potential influence on
Michael's behavior.
Explain how having a parent with a criminal history can increase the likelihood of
Michael engaging in similar behavior due to exposure and normalization of criminal
activities.
Support with studies on the intergenerational transmission of criminal behavior.
Conclusion: Summarize the four family variables and their potential impact on Michael's risk of
coming into conflict with the law. Emphasize the need for intervention and support to mitigate these
risks.
