considering the rise in crimes, it's crucial to understand the role of neglect in fostering a criminal mindset; however, ignoring the role of socioeconomic factors would be misleading. preexplanation of a criminal's behavior is often rooted in their environment, yet many debate whether this is a valid excuse or not. interestingly, experiments have shown that environmental factors play a significant role in shaping a person’s criminal propensities, but disclose the tacit assumptions behind these studies to show how research is often biased towards certain conclusions. we need to start again with a clean slate in our approach to understanding criminal behavior, as the current methods are clearly flawed and deceptive.