# Juvenile Car Thieves 'Good People Doing Bad Things' Teaches Children to Steal Vehicles By JDurhamII | Published 2011-01-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-theft-workshops-for-children References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/25/teaching-kids-how-to-steal-cars-is-a-good-idea/) & [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2011/01/14/kids-workshop-how-to.html) A workshop dubbed 'Good People Doing Bad Things' teaches kids how to hot-wire as well as break into vehicles. While I will never get in the way of learning, this concept is undeniably questionable. This touchy 'Good People Doing Bad Things' concept can be seen as a gift and a curse, but I do believe [all children are innocent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prevent-child-abuse-america) until they choose or are forced into otherwise. The workshop can be seen as a helpful guide in tight situations but I can see some ways that this concept will and can be discredited quickly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crime Education:** Developing workshops or programs that educate children about criminal activities can provide them with a realistic understanding of the consequences and encourage them to make better choices. - **Controversial Education:** Exploring unconventional educational methods, such as teaching children about illegal activities, can generate discussions about the ethics and effectiveness of such approaches. - **Practical Survival Skills:** Teaching children practical survival skills, like hot-wiring or breaking into vehicles, can empower them to navigate challenging situations and increase their self-reliance. ### Where This Applies - **Education and Training:** The education and training industry can develop specialized programs or workshops to teach children about controversial topics in a safe and controlled environment. - **Crime Prevention:** Organizations focused on crime prevention can explore innovative approaches, such as providing education and awareness programs for children, to reduce juvenile delinquency rates. - **Youth Empowerment:** Organizations promoting youth empowerment can incorporate practical survival skills training into their programs to equip children with valuable life skills and build their confidence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Resilient Play Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-challenge-accepted.md) - [Good-Natured Mischief Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlad-frank-midnight-mischief.md) - [Funny Fruit Snack Storybooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sometimes-its-not-stealing.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-kit.md) - [Child-Centric Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cars.md) - [Child Mobility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-ev.md) - [Kindness-Focused Charity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-good-deeds-cup.md) - [Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md)