Chapter six goes into gender and delinquency. There are three main developmental differences that occur within the youths. First Is socialization, which psychologist believe that having a difference in socialization can affect their development. Girls are much closer to their parents then boys. Having a close relationship with your parents can protect you from creating antisocial behavior. In fact, kids who are more attached to their parents can develop higher levels of self control. When boys are growing up they learn to value independence. In addition, they are socialized to be more aggressive than girls. Females learn that their self-worth depends on their ability to sustain a relationship. Secondly, cognitive differences between males and
