Nowadays, teen violence is very common; it is typical to hear about teens
fighting, stabbing, and shooting on the news. A sixteen-year-old boy, for example,
carried a gun to his school, and killed and injured some of his peers. What do teens
commit crimes for? Do they understand the danger they are causing to themselves
and others? What makes teens turn to violence? How can their environments affect
on them? There are several causes responsible for teen violence.
Parents have the most responsibility for teen violence. Firstly, parents’ violence
has serious effects on teens. Teens are hurt due to seeing or hearing parents’
violence; therefore, any physical or verbal violence such as hitting, pushing, and
even shouting has an impact on teens. Secondly, parents are role models for their
children, and they must raise their children in a happy family. As a consequence of
divorce, teens become more aggressive and violent. Besides, the lack of love and
attention in the family is another factor that causes violence.
Also, media is to blame for teen violence. Firstly, media violence leads teen to
behave more violence. In fact, watching murder and mayhem on media has a
strong influence on teens; they are persuaded to hit others. Secondly, media guides
teens’ behaviors. Teens always want to imitate the actions of media heroes;
moreover, they learn to use violence as the method of solving problems.
In conclusion both cruel parents and raunchy programs can cause teen violence.
How can teens be protected from violence? Parents need to protect them by
prevention programs; for instance, they can raise teens’ awareness about the results
of violence. Furthermore, teaching them to find an appropriate way to express their
anger and helping them to develop their sense of responsibility and self control
could be useful ways to prevent violence.
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