The “aging-out process is the tendency for youths to reduce the frequency of their offending behavior as they age” (Siegel Pg. 49). One of the biggest reasons I feel juveniles “age-out” of crime would be an increase in responsibility. This may not be valid for every individual, but with age comes an increased sense of responsibility. From family, work, school and friends, there are people that are counting on that individual to be a responsible, law abiding citizen within their respective communities. “As youths grow older, they take on new responsibilities that are inconsistent with criminality. Young people who marry, enlist in the armed services, or enroll in vocational training courses are less likely to pursue criminal activities” (Siegel
