Teen Violence

Many people think of school shooting when they believe of teen violence. But teen violence includes many different activities. These include fights, gang violence and suicide. The victims of teen aggression are most often other teenagers.

Teens who commit acts of violence are often implicated in other types of risky or wrong behavior. They may use drugs, carry weapons, drive wildly and have unsafe sex.

The most critical risk factor for violence for your children is the deeds of their friends and generation. You ought to know who your kids hang out with and encourage healthy behavior and relations.