Child Violence

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How do our children turn into killers? This paper argues that the lack of attention can lead to disturbed children and that violence in the home is also a huge factor in child violence. It also discusses how victims of sexual and physical abuse have higher rates of being violent themselves. Research has shown the genetic factors play a role in child violence. The paper conclude by examining the various ways in which we can reduce child violence.

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"Today in our society we are seeing an increase in adolescent violence. Recent school shootings in various states have proven that the United States has a huge problem with children and violence. Tragic events like the shootings at Columbine High School capture public attention and concern. But what causes violence? How do sweet little babies turn into gun-carrying murderers? An article by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), titled "Child and Adolescent Violence", examines the causes and risk factors of adolescent violence. Adolescence is a time when children start to use their logical thinking to see for themselves how the world operates. The central concern is stated in the introduction: "Many studies indicate that a single factor or single defining situation does not cause adolescent antisocial behavior. Rather, multiple factors contribute to and shape antisocial behavior over the course of development". Typically, for most kids with stable, healthy families, the adolescent process isn't that traumatic, and it is usually far from being violent; although huge problems can arise."

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