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Teen Violence
“And so, to the end of history, murder shall breed murder, always in the name of right and honor and peace, until the gods are tired of blood and create a race that can understand.” ~George Bernard Shaw, from "Caesar and Cleopatra" Be honest, as teenagers we all get angry sometimes, but to what extent? Do you act like an immature child who did not get their way? Do you bottle it up and keep it inside for no one to know about? Or on occasion, do you lash out and hurt those around you? Everyday this happens. Kids get to their breaking point, they get violent, and they hurt people. Teen violence is not a disease that you are not born with, and it most certainly can be prevented; however, that may only happen if we first change the way we act today.
Over the course of history violence in teens has always been a problem. Look back five hundred years to the time of Romeo and Juliet. In that story the Capulets and Montagues have a long history of hatred for each other in their back ground. When Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, try to become lovers it causes backlash. Romeo goes to a party at the Capulets, without being invited, and that sends the Capulets into a fury. Teens in the family take action into their own hands and try to fight. Violence breaks out and eventually people are killed. Today, things like this still happen. A small thing that does not really cause anyone harm could just make one person angry enough they want to hurt another. Family background can also play a huge part in why people become violent.
A kid does not just start out violent; many factors contribute to the shaping of a violent teen. Where you grow up and who you live with play a major part. If you live in the rough side of you...

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...ake responsibility. Most of the teens who commit crimes feel like the whole world is against them and they need to fight back. This violence is can be prevented. Talk to you children more, teach them how to respect people, and make them feel wanted. Be nicer in general. Sometimes people just want to talk and get their problems off their chest, so stop and listen once in a while. Reflecting on the way we act today could prevent something worse in the future. You never know, next time you stop and talk to a troubled kid you could be saving another’s life.

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“Youth Violence and Alcohol.” World Health Organization. 2006. Web.17April 2014
Zur Ofer. “Major Issues Facing Teenagers.” Zur Institute.2014. Web.16 April 2014

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