The Rising Tide of Juvenile Violence: The Natural Disaster of Values Free Culture, Education and Families?

Abstract

This article underscores, through events, statistics, legislation and case law, why juvenile violence happens. Section I discusses cultural and societal factors. Section II reveals the values dearth in public education, and Section III explores the decline in family influence on school-age children. The final Appendix A includes a logarithmic graph illustrating technological power, speed and explosive strength of weapons.

Keywords: Violence, Juvenile, Gun, Education, Values, Culture, Family

JEL Classification: K00, K10, K19, K30, K40, K49