Friday, June 12, 2009

Alex Keung: Teen Violence


According to CBC news, there were 1,287 young people were accused in 2006 of firearm-related crimes in Canada and in three of those four years, the number of teenagers aged 12 to 17 accused in such crimes rose, for a total increase of 32 per cent. Nothing is more important than to find out what cause teenagers violence. I think family and society are the two reasons that cause teen violence.

Family is a reason that causes teen violence. Family has two different effects on the youth. Firstly, Family’s DNA determines some of children’s personalities before they are born. That is the reason why some children like to share their toys with other children peacefully but some do not. Secondly, parents’ beliefs and values will impact children. As we all know, parents are the first teachers of children. They teach children what is right and how to get along with others. Their behaviors influence children day by day. Therefore, when children grow up to teenagers, parents’ beliefs and values will be the main part of theirs.

Society is another reason that causes teen violence. First, interpersonal relationship, specially, friends impact on teenagers. “If one sheep leaps over the ditch, all the rest will follow.” Teenagers can learn something from their friends. Therefore, if their friends like fighting, they start fighting impulsively too. Second, the Media have a great influence on teenagers. Nowadays, there are a lot of violence and blood scenes on TV, even in a hockey game. In addition teenagers can access the Internet without any limit. No one can regulate the violent online games and web sites. All of these seem to encourage teenagers to accept violence.

We may safely draw the conclusion that family and society are the two reasons that cause teen violence. In order to reduce teen violence, parents should correct themselves at first and teach children how to be upright people. Also, our society should bear greater responsibility and give teenagers more understanding.

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