[brentm]

It's certainly not the only reason but I 100% agree with you and have been preaching this for a while and no one takes it seriously. There is just a lot more to entertain everyone than there was 20 years ago. The internet & technology as a whole has just increased the options of things to do. Kid's aren't just sitting around and literally staring at a wall. Boredom forces people to go out and find something not boring which can in some cases lead to criminal activity.

[geden]

well it's not just about boredom, it's about the feeling of connectedness to others.

[Zigurd]

I think you are pointing in the right direction re the internet. Crime is cultural. The internet has spread cultural influence farther and faster than broadcasting, even if internet culture is more diverse.