Peer influence is extremely important in juvenile crime. Adolescents at this age want to break away from family dominance and unify with peers. This relationship with neighbors and companions helps them spontaneously acquire different subjects. But if the companions are unscrupulous in nature, then adolescents can become crime-prone under their influence. Shortcomings of educational institutions are responsible for juvenile crime. The absence of moral values and integrity-based education is prominent in present society. Many institutions have limited opportunities for teachers' impartiality, sincerity, and constructive recreation. As a result, students feel alienated and start showing counterproductive behaviors. For example, they skip school and loiter on the streets, get involved in substance abuse and eve teasing. Inadequate curricula and non-adaptive teaching methods create discontent among adolescents, which propel them toward criminal activities.
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peer influence
pɪər ˈɪnfluəns
noun
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The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
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Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly. |
peer pressure, social impact
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independence, autonomy
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#247
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dominance
ˈdɒmɪnəns
noun
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Power and influence over others; control or command over others.
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Adolescents seek to escape parental dominance. |
control, supremacy
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subordination, inferiority
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#248
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unify
ˈjuːnɪfaɪ
verb
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To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
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Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance. |
integrate, consolidate
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divide, separate
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#249
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spontaneously
spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli
adverb
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In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
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Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions. |
naturally, instinctively
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deliberately, hesitantly
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#250
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acquire
əˈkwaɪə
verb
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To buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself; to learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality).
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Students acquire knowledge through various methods. |
obtain, gain, learn
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lose, forfeit, dispose
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unscrupulous
ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs
adjective
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Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
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Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency. |
immoral, deceitful
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ethical, honest
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#252
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shortcomings
ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz
noun
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A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
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Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively. |
deficiencies, flaws
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strengths, advantages
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#253
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integrity
ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti
noun
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The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
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Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment. |
honesty, uprightness
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dishonesty, corruption
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#254
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alienated
ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd
adjective
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Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
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Alienated students are more prone to delinquency. |
isolated, detached
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included, engaged
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#255
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counterproductive
ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv
adjective
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Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
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Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction. |
detrimental, inefficient
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beneficial, constructive
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propel
prəˈpel
verb
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To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
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Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency. |
drive, push
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hinder, restrain
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