To offset moral constraints, youth develop a distinct set of rationalizations for engaging in delinquent acts.

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Youth often develop rationalizations for engaging in delinquent acts as a way to offset moral constraints, allowing them to justify their behavior to themselves and others. This process is known as "techniques of neutralization," a theory proposed by sociologists Gresham Sykes and David Matza.

To Offset Moral Constraints, Youth Develop a Distinct Set of Rationalizations