Gottfredson and Hirschi's A General Theory of Crime suggests that ties to conventional adult activities such as family and work can serve as a protective factor in adulthood,even if the individual has engaged in delinquent acts during adolescence.

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Gottfredson and Hirschi's A General Theory of Crime emphasizes self-control as the main factor in criminal behavior, not ties to conventional activities. The theory suggests that low self-control established in childhood leads to crime, regardless of later life circumstances.

Gottfredson and Hirschi's a General Theory of Crime Suggests That