Question

During the late childhood, children are in their formative years. Freud called it the ‘latency period’.

In this context, answer the following question:

Mention two characteristics of gang age.

Answer 1

• Shift of focus from family to peers: Children cluster around friends, form gangs/cliques and seek belonging and peer approval.
• Group identification and behaviour: Gangs often use names, insignia or secret signals and may engage in group activities that can include risky or antisocial acts (e.g., vandalism, graffiti, theft, intimidation).