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My pet theory is the proliferation of digital entertainment options, and gaming / online culture. There are a lot more ways to keep yourself occupied inside, so
by lordgrenville 2y ago
My pet theory is the proliferation of digital entertainment options, and gaming / online culture. There are a lot more ways to keep yourself occupied inside, so less reason to go out and get into trouble.
- cubefox 2y agoPretty sure I heard this theory held by social scientists as well.
- jandrese 2y agoNot just digital, this trend started back in the analog TV era. Gaming consoles certainly contributed as well. Note that the decrease in crime coincides with a decrease in teen pregnancy, but also a decrease in fertility rates in general.