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Violent Behavior Exhibited by Juveniles is Influenced by Parental Neglect and Changing Social Conditions

Young people today live in a fast paced world. They are bombarded with violence in the media, lack of parental supervision in the home, and social influences that have created an atmosphere of acting out in the communities where they reside. Violent behavior exhibited by juveniles has become more pronounced, partly due to parental neglect and changing social conditions. Understanding how this environment has developed may help provide solutions to this growing problem which affects all of us.

When our parents were growing up in the 1960's and 70's, it was more common for mothers to stay home to raise their children. In 1975 only 46% of US women were in the workforce. (Simpson) They were available to monitor their children's activities and to keep abreast of the outside influences that were interacting with their lives. Today 60% of mothers are......

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