Violence against parents
Many teenagers exhibit violence towards parents. It is a learned
behavior and teens often learn violent behaviors from their family
and peers. Some of the teenagers learn violence in their neighborhoods
and in the society at large. The reason for violent behavior
may be the regular viewing of television, playing violent video
games, listening to violent music or watching violent movies. Some
efforts are being made by social workers and other parts of the government to decrease the exposure
of teenagers to violence in the home, community, and through
the media.
Parental abuse is the main topic for social service
agencies that are working with families. They are told that the
violent among parents from their teenagers is widespread and
increasing all the time. Their studies show that teen-parents
violence represents a significant social problem. Many participants
in the field have raised views about lack of information
regarding parental abuse.
Social factors do not motivate the parent to bond wit their teen and adolescent. But without a strong relations with their caretakers/parents/guardians behaivors can develop that threaten the parent, the
family structure, and other siblings. Whenever you meet with
a parent or a therapist working in a similar case to the one above, they have a unique view about this complex problem. The most common
violent behavior is yelling often rudely or using rough
language which affects the parents physically and emotionally.
The father's behavior can be used to predict the violent behavior shown
by their teenagers according to their age and gender. The mother's behavior can also be used to predict
behavior including family crises, family relations
and self-esteem that has occured in her childhood. So to build self-esteem,
encourage a healthy home environment, and create proper coping
skills to help reduce violent
acts.
Often in many homes you can get a gun easily. It is a weapon
which is can mis-used by highly violent teens. The gun should be
kept in very safe place and it must be out of reach of your
teens and their friends. There may be other family members
that are depressed or anxious. The gun also must be
kept unloaded and locked. Only responsible adults should have
the key.
Boys are more commonly involved in violent behavior than
girls. The factors that cause violence in
boys may be their friends and other social factors. Mostly
boys go to see violent movies which affect alot. Often girls don’t enjoy the violence in movies
so they are less involved in violent activities. Rude
behavior, difficulty in school performance and use
of illicit drugs may be identified as predictors of teenage
violence. The parents should try to supervise their teenager’s
activities as much as they are able. If there
is a problem then it is discussed and you both, parents and their teens, work out a solution.
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