A need to belong. To be part of what seems like a family. They seem to care about you, and all you have to do is care for them. Trouble is, it seems that way, but you end up giving up your life for that feeling of belonging.
Why do people get into gangs?
Mostly peer pressure and most like the feeling they get belonging to a gang like theyre important and part of a Family. Most never think about what could happen being a part of a gang. Most of these kids feel like they're losers so belonging to something gives them a purpose in life as stupid as this sounds
Because they think its cool .
Low self esteem, can't take care of themselves, lack aspiration, likes to make up excuses, etc... Etc..