Anxious Quote by Arabella Weir
“Call me an over anxious, middle-class mum, but my eight-and-a-half-year old son looks very much, to me, like he's headed for a life of crime.”
About This Quote
Parental concern highlights fear that a child's environment may predispose them to criminal behavior.
In simple terms: Worried child may be headed toward crime.
Monitor influences, provide positive role models.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school
- community
- peer groups
- media exposure
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What positive influences can you strengthen?
- How can you address underlying causes?
Children are not predetermined criminals; environment is one factor.