Your are absolutely right. But, without being able to be hired (because of his choices) What does he do? Find an "under the table job" (illegal) or do what've knows from growing up on the streets (also illegal). It's a cycle that can't be explained in a forum post. But there is a socioeconomic, race, and income inequality that makes it impossible. "Ghettos" and "Southsides" exist for a reason. Do you think they want to be there? Do you think they want to be indoctrinated into crime as a career?