Analysis Of Frank Streir's Article Do We Love Our Guns More Than Our Children

Frank Streir in his article “Do We Love Our Guns More Than Our Kids?” highlights how society’s children are being exposed to the used of guns and is involved in what is known as child gun violence. The article is presented from the standpoint of the United States of America society trends and happenings. Much statistics were evident in his research and findings on the issue. This issue is not present only in the U.S but is widespread in many nations across the globe and proves put our children at risk. Some of the main points discussed in the article that captive the readers interest were that Streir highlighted various stories of instances where 4,5, and 6 years old children among others under the age f 15 using a gun within the home,

It may not always be in the home but street children are used to traffic guns from communities to other neighborhoods. Subliminal messages are being portrayed in the media which conditions their views of having guns as a necessity for protecting oneself which is the rational often given behind why one is needed. Common movies like Walker Texas Ranger or even Criminal Minds among other detective shows, or even the American Dad cartoon that I often hear children talking about send messages that using a gun is a quick and easy mean to take control of a situation. From a tender age colorful water guns are given as toys to boys in Jamaica How funny that when many children grow up to become killers or robbers we wonder where they could possible get the idea of shooting or robbing someone at gun point. In Jamaica there are many reprisal killing where people are being killed in daylight with children being witnesses or they themselves involved. Turning a family rifle on classmates or self to stanch internal or external conflict is a new found

Psalm 127:3 tells us “Behold children are an heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” (NKJV, 2014) It is parents’ responsibility to ensure that they safeguard their children and bring them up in the admonition of the Lord. As they will have to give an account to how they have influenced and trained them. Society too has a role to play in safeguarding our youths from all form of abuse or violence. This periodical article has revealed a new dimension of child violence that I have never given much thought about before. It shows the value that society has placed on what they believe really matters and how as helping professionals there is a need to approach life realistically and ensure the safety and protection of our