Author(s): Somlata Sharma and Purnima Janghu

Abstract: Children are the future of mankind and the most valuable national asset we possess as a society. They represent the dreams and aspirations of a nation and have the potential to shape the future of humanity. We, as individuals, parents or guardians, and collectively as a society, have the duty to nurture and protect them, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for them so that they develop into well-rounded individuals capable of making meaningful contributions to society. However, the current trends and the reports from NCRB portray a completely different tale and highlight the failure of society to secure the healthy upbringing of children. While many factors contribute to the issue of juvenile delinquency, the impact of family dysfunction and poor upbringing stands out as major contributors. Therefore, understanding the relationship between family dysfunction and the resultant issue of juvenile delinquency is important for devising preventive strategies. This research paper focuses on the family as a starting point for the socialization of children and delves into issues of family dysfunction and its relationship with juvenile delinquency, with a special emphasis on the theory of delinquency as a learned behaviour.

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