Social Bond Theory Essay

The Social Bond Theory states that for social control and freedom of delinquency, one must possess and faithfully practice four major component bonds (Hirschi, 2011). The bonds are that of attachment where one is seeking approval from someone in their lives, such as a parent. Next, is that of a commitment, they must possess a very strong commitment. Third, is involvement this must be something of vast importance to the individual so that they want to do this most of their time. Lastly, is the belief, they must truly believe in this purpose with all their heart and practice it faithfully in order to achieve total freedom in becoming delinquency free in society. I, personally see this in maybe the majority; yet, this does not have to be the rule! Each and every one of us can …show more content…
The need for approval of one’s parent or in my case, my mom’s approval where there is not more than one parent; is unbelievably large. I so badly always longed for my mom’s approval as do to this day, even as an adult. When I do not feel it, I still hurt. I, however, was never a juvenile delinquent in any way, shape, or form. My son, I see now seeking my approval, as bad as I did my mom’s. I do see him having issues going into his teenage years as he needs the father figure in his life. However, I will do all it takes to make sure he has all the love from one mom and child could ever seek; while asking God for his helps with the rest. He, as I, will make it through this, with the attachment and approval so that he too conquers Hugh feats. He is already very committed to his beliefs in his various involvements such as church, boy scouts, 4H, and football. Without these four key completed bonds, that are so very important I turned out fine. With that said, I do think a lot of where you end up is a mindset. A mindset of where you will be someday and never let anyone take that away from