Social control theory attempts to explain why we don't all commit crime. Social control theory rose to prominence in the 1960s. Travis Hirschi presented his new theory based on existing concepts of social control. His theory of social control stated that connections to school, family, and other aspects of society serve to mitigate the tendency toward deviant behavior. Hirschi believes that because of connections to colleagues, teachers, friends and family and activities such as education or career goals, people have less time to commit crimes. I would have to disagree to some extent. If you choose to date a family member or friend who engages in criminal behavior such as drugs or is involved in a gang, this