Reymundo Sanchez

What evidence did you see that learning theory was applicable to explaining why/how the author became delinquent? Which specific learning theories are useful in explaining his delinquency and the criminal behavior of others in the story? Which types of delinquency were a direct result of learning from intimate others?
• Reymundo Sanchez will growing up in an abusive household. His step-father beat him and his mother would finish him off. In the book you will realize that these harsh living environments manipulated Sanchez behavior. From the ongoing beatings he received on the daily is the reason who he later become Lil Loco. Lil Loco was a young man who feared anyone who threaten his life therefore he will black out and attack. Due to his environment at home he was able learn no behavior that leveled him out from being the scared kid at home to the tough guy or the crazy one on the streets. Spending time with the Disciples Sanchez learned how to smoke a cigarette which later turned into marijuana by imitating Pot Head. In order to be accepted by the Lords or the Kings you had to be violent. So Sanchez started to enjoy being deviant because his violent acts were rewarded. He did not like being called a coward. His first drive-by experience where he was taught how to use a …show more content…
Were the gangs able to fill needs not met by other means?
• The gangs offered acceptance he never got at home. Some gang members even served as father figures to him. The gang offered him fun and excitement. He felt free when he was with them and away from home. The gang welcomed him and help he escape the horrible reality that was his life even if it meant participating in deviant activities. The gangs were able to fill needs not met by other means by providing a strong feeling of belonging, respect and love.
Other than the above question, why else did the author become interested in hanging out with gang members? Why do you think he ultimately joined a