Q: In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.
The girl was desperate to fit in. She hanged out with a bad crowd. They all went out to the mall one day. They persuaded her to help them steal. But, when they all got caught they blamed it on her.
Why did They persuade her?
A:
they wanted her to help them steal.