Deviant is called behavior that does not fit into the boundaries of the generally accepted norm. The importance of preventing young people's deviant behavior lies in the fact that very often this behavior can be dangerous not only to others, but also to the adolescents themselves. Deviant behavior is destructive; it prevents the normal entry of young people into society, negatively affects the attitude of adolescents to themselves and to interaction with other members of society.
Problems of prevention of deviant behavior
The importance of the prevention of deviant behavior is associated, first of all, with the direct correlation of the deviant behavior of adolescents and crime in society: the more pronounced the destructive behavior in children and adolescents, the higher their propensity to commit crimes.
The program for the prevention of deviant behavior of adolescents should help children to form a proper level of socio-psychological competence. Adolescents must understand the limits of what is permitted and clearly distinguish between ways to solve their important problems.
Methods for the prevention of deviant behavior include:
- psychological training;
- educational talks, lectures;
- educational programs.
Any program of psychological prevention of deviant behavior includes several main blocks, among which:
- Prevention of psychological dependencies.
- Formation of a positive attitude towards oneself and a positive "I-thinking".
- Prevention of sexual deviations.
Socio-educational prevention of deviant behavior helps young people to learn how to solve their problems by generally accepted, legitimate methods and methods.
Depending on the level of harm caused to the interests of society, groups or individuals distinguish several types of deviant behavior:
- destructive, harmful only to the adolescent himself - masochism, accumulation, etc .;
- asocial, harming the social group (family, friends, neighbors) - drug addiction, alcoholism, etc .;
- illegal, which is a violation of the legal moral standards of society - hooliganism, looting, murder, etc.
Methods for preventing deviant behavior
To prevent deviant behavior, the following methods are used:
- care for the financial security of minors and their families;
- organization of leisure for teenagers. At the same time, organizing leisure for children and adolescents should be at the proper level - in accordance with the requirements of the times, so that it is really interesting for children;
- conducting educational courses and programs that promote the education of young people and the aversion of adolescents against alcoholism, smoking and the use of other narcotic substances;
- promotion of a healthy lifestyle, prohibition of advertising alcohol, tobacco products.
Levels of prevention of deviant behavior should cover all levels of the population and all structures of society. Without systematic, comprehensive prevention, it is impossible to achieve sustainable positive results.
Methods and methods of prevention should correspond to the manifestation of manifestations of deviance.
Very important for the prevention of undesirable behavior are normal, trusting relationships with parents. It happens that teenagers demonstrate deviant behavior only in certain situations - only at home, only at school or with friends. It is very important for parents to seek a friendly relationship with their child - a teenager must understand that even if he has made a mistake, his parents will not give him up, he can always count on the support and help of his family. Only in this way can you be sure that in case of problems the teenager first of all seeks help from his parents.