Discuss why age of onset is an important factor in crime Early onset of antisocial behavior predicts later and more serious criminality. Adolescent offenders whose criminal behavior persists into...

Discuss why age of onset is an important factor in crime Early onset of antisocial behavior predicts later and more serious criminality. Adolescent offenders whose criminal behavior persists into adulthood are likely to have begun their deviant careers at a very early (preschool) age. Early-onset kids tend to have poor parental discipline and monitoring, inadequate emotional support, distant peer relationships, and psychological issues and problems.