Socio-Economic Status and Juvenile Delinquency

In streets of struggle, where poverty reigns A youthful cry, with futures in chains Limited options, and resources scarce Leads to desperation, and a troubled stance Low-income homes, with stress and strife Parental struggles, and a child's lost life Unmet needs, and unfulfilled dreams Fuel the fire, of juvenile schemes Education's key, but doors are locked Opportunities scarce, and futures blocked Jobless parents, with no way to provide Leave children vulnerable to the streets' tide Neighborhoods plagued, by crime and fear Youthful energy, misdirected here Gangs and violence, a deadly allure A false sense of belonging, in a world obscure Socio-economic chains, that bind and sway Influence choices, in a troubled way Delinquency rises, as hopes decay A cycle of strife, in a world gone gray Break the chains, and lift the veil Provide opportunities, and education's sail Empower families, and communities too To give youth a chance, to make a brighter hue.