Through this bond, individuals accept the moral validity of the conventional value system and the belief that societal rules are legitimate (Henson, 2016). Thus, their belief in conventional society keeps their criminal impulses in check and criminal propensity is unlikely to develop. Social bond theory is exceptional in explaining the relationship between a person's social ties to society and their propensity toward crime. Research has proven that social connections are a critical social factor in influencing crime. This theory notably highlights the social bond considered the most important, parenthood. Parenthood, beyond simple genetics, is also a social factor that can have an effect on the propensity for crime. The family is the primary agent of socialization, particularly during the first 8 years of a child's development (Henson, 2016). Parenting is particularly crucial in the development of antisocial behavior and violent behavior through the development of low self-esteem and modeling (Henson, 2016). Research shows that individuals are more likely to become aggressive if their parents do not monitor their behavior effectively, use excessive punishment, react inappropriately, have multiple children, or are single (Henson,