The importance of developmental experiences in the onset of criminal behaviour
👮 It has long been debated why some individuals develop criminal behaviour. Researchers investigate various factors that would help to prevent future crimes. Most researchers agree that developmental experiences are crucial for future well-being. In other words, what we experience during childhood can influence what person we will become later. Developmental perspective has become one of influential theories in explaining criminal behaviour. Theories suggest that criminal behaviour is influenced by early experiences. The following essay will explore the role of developmental experiences in the onset of criminal behaviour. Epistemological belief is that we, humans are born with no inbuilt knowledge and all is delivered by experiences or senses, allude to blank state or tabula rasa. Newborns are dependent on parents providing care. Parents also provide shelter from stress and regulate behaviour (Hofer, 2006). If parents do not protect children from stressors or fail to regulate the...