The Role of the Family on the Formation of Juvenile`s Criminal or Delinquent Behavior

Abstract

Family plays a vital role in the formation of juvenile`s personality. Primary socialization of the child, formation of his/her communication and behavioral skills takes place in the family. The family atmosphere, family well-being, emotional attachment of children and parents, parental control directly affect children`s law-abiding or deviant behavior. In this respect, the Armenian family is not an exception. The article discusses the impact of different family factors on the deviant behavior of children in the RA.