Press reports say researchers have identified a recognisable pattern: hyperactivity at two, cruelty to animals at six, shoplifting at 10, burglary at 15, robbery at 20 and eventually spouse assault, child abuse and neglect.
Do young people think that this rings true? Will all six-year-olds who tease animals tend to end up as violent and abusive adults?
Many experts believe that the earlier you offer help to families and children, the better it will be for them, and the cheaper it will be for social services. But they are also aware of the dangers of labelling people as problems. Talk about why some people would not usually ask for help.
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