According to Sykes and Matza, a kid would be more likely to commit property crimes if they could successfully rationalize their crime.

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Sykes and Matza's theory of neutralization suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior, such as property crimes, if they can rationalize or justify their actions through techniques of neutralization, thus alleviating guilt and allowing them to maintain a positive self-image.

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