School Violence in America

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The writer of this paper discusses the reasons why school violence is on the rise and how Americans are failing to meet their obligations in a constantly advancing technological society which results in students gaining access to firearms. This paper considers the background behind school shootings as well as the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's study on bullying which is proven to be a contributing factor to this growing phenomenon. This paper also explores drug use by students and its connection to violent outbursts along with the various measures being taken to secure schools, students and staff.

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"As families have dispersed and people have becomes independent and accustomed to communication with machines, and as information that belongs in professional hands becomes the knowledge of amateurs, Americans have failed to meet their obligations surrounding technology, As a result, many students and teachers are dead. In order to reverse this trend, Americans must learn the historical background behind these shootings, learn from them, and ultimately continue to seek ways to solve the problem."

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