Why are kids so drawn to violence?
Everybody wants to point the finger of blame, but quite frankly, we live in a violent society. I’m talking about a society where violence is almost an acceptable form of behavior. Young people emulate that behavior. Kids need to feel included in society so they don’t feel excluded from the world around them and act out against it. By the time a kid has been drawn into violent behavior many people have misunderstood that kid and also missed the chance to create a positive influence in his or her life. What signs indicate a kid is in trouble? Parents, teachers and adults need to look and listen. If you’re doing all the talking to a young person you’re missing the point of what they’re saying to you. Obviously, underachieving in school, getting involved in drug and alcohol abuse or getting on the wrong side of the law are big red flags. But so too are signs of low self-esteem and lack of confidence; these are telltale signs of isolation and insecurity. How do you advise parents to handle
