A Developmental Perspective On Antisocial Behavior

When examining antisocial behavior in the schools there are practices interact with individuals to increase the probability of deviance. Examples include students with high impulsivity and low self-control. These individuals have trouble keeping quiet during classes and often get into trouble. However, we must concenter the environment the child was razed in on both the home and school as talked about in an article by Gerald R. Patterson titled “A Developmental Perspective on Antisocial Behavior”. At home studies show identifiable consistent covariates for early forms of antisocial behavior. Moreover, those forms are harsh inconsistent discipline, little positive parental involvement, and poor monitoring and supervision. In the school environments studies point to poor peer groups foster training grounds for delinquent and substance exploitation acts. “We believe that prevention studies are now feasible. It seems reasonable to …show more content…
Studies have shown low educational aspirations are one indicator of early disengagement from school. As a result the low aspirations often times result in delinquent behavior. Internal: The text looks at this as school stress associated with school bonding or in other words teachers who are committed to the growth and education of their students. Activities: school performance, grades
Retention: belief in school rules, disciplinary responses. “Individuals who experience positive schooling, with higher education aspirations and find stable employment. They also engage in effective parenting practices and are able to provide their children with skills and experiences that ensure the children’s success in school, thereby contributing to the children engaging in prosocial behavior throughout their life course” (Hagen & Parker,