a 4 the Causes of Crime (cont a The young differed substantially from their elders on school discipline. only 39%of the youngest age group gave lack of school discipline as a main cause of crime against 62% of the over 55s D A Sociological interpretation of Juvenile crime a Marital discord poor parental supervision and erratic child-rearing behaviour have been identified as important causes of juvenile delinquency and it has been suggested that parent training might reduce their childrens offendingA 4 the Causes of Crime (cont.)  The young differed substantially from their elders on school discipline. Only 39% of the youngest age group gave lack of school discipline as a main cause of crime, against 62% of the over 55s.  A Sociological Interpretation of Juvenile Crime  Marital discord, poor parental supervision and erratic child-rearing behaviour have been identified as important causes of juvenile delinquency, and it has been suggested that parent training might reduce their children’s offending