Unlike most books about aggression and violence in childhood, this one is easy-to-read and to understand. It is a summary about violence and aggression in childhood written for
1.Parents and family members
2.Teachers and school staff
3.Police officers and Sheriff’s deputies
4.Juvenile justice and child welfare professionals
5.Counselors and child psychologists
Experts agree that aggression and violence are on the rise in America. They point to increased aggressive and violent behaviors among both adults and youths. Many of these experts believe that family disharmony breeds these behaviors and that many children learn them at home.
The American family is experiencing tremendous stress that has changed the nature of the family and is evident in a variety of problems.
•Nearly 60% of all marriages end in divorce
•Over 25% of America’s children live in single-parent homes
•Almost two million cases of battered women are reported each year
•Two million cases of children abuse and neglect are reported each year
•The number of reported cases of elderly abuse is growing at an alarming rate
However, the rise of aggressive and violent behaviors involves more than the family; it includes various other institutions within American society.
•Physical assaults have become prevalent in America’s cities, neighborhoods and schools
•The number of gangs, cults and other radical youth groups is growing
•The entertainment industry portrays and glorifies combative situations
•Television, movies, video games and cartoons bombard viewers with physical and verbal conflict
•Hostile and violent themes fill rock music with negative messages
Aggression and violence bombard American children, both within the home and throughout society.
Given these facts, is it any wonder that childhood aggression and childhood violence are increasing in America’s youth population?
This publication provides answers to 20 of the most important questions parents, professionals and the public ask about youth aggression and violent youths, including
•How does maturity affect aggression and violence?
•Must children be angry to be aggressive and violent?
•How does peer pressure affect aggressive and violent behavior?
•How are aggression and violence expressed in the family?
•How does physical punishment affect children?
•How can parents prevent or reduce aggressive and violent behaviors in their children?
There is also an explanation of the Stages of Aggression and Violence, and five checklists offering a better understanding of what is influencing the behavior of an aggressive youth.
1.List of warning signs of aggression in children
2.List of types of aggression observed in problem children
3.List of family conditions common to aggressive teens and violent youth
4.List of how parents can prevent or reduce aggressive and violent behaviors in their children
5.List of agencies and professionals to contact for help with aggressive and violent youth
Purchase this e-book to learn much more about what causes teen violence and aggression!
1.Parents and family members
2.Teachers and school staff
3.Police officers and Sheriff’s deputies
4.Juvenile justice and child welfare professionals
5.Counselors and child psychologists
Experts agree that aggression and violence are on the rise in America. They point to increased aggressive and violent behaviors among both adults and youths. Many of these experts believe that family disharmony breeds these behaviors and that many children learn them at home.
The American family is experiencing tremendous stress that has changed the nature of the family and is evident in a variety of problems.
•Nearly 60% of all marriages end in divorce
•Over 25% of America’s children live in single-parent homes
•Almost two million cases of battered women are reported each year
•Two million cases of children abuse and neglect are reported each year
•The number of reported cases of elderly abuse is growing at an alarming rate
However, the rise of aggressive and violent behaviors involves more than the family; it includes various other institutions within American society.
•Physical assaults have become prevalent in America’s cities, neighborhoods and schools
•The number of gangs, cults and other radical youth groups is growing
•The entertainment industry portrays and glorifies combative situations
•Television, movies, video games and cartoons bombard viewers with physical and verbal conflict
•Hostile and violent themes fill rock music with negative messages
Aggression and violence bombard American children, both within the home and throughout society.
Given these facts, is it any wonder that childhood aggression and childhood violence are increasing in America’s youth population?
This publication provides answers to 20 of the most important questions parents, professionals and the public ask about youth aggression and violent youths, including
•How does maturity affect aggression and violence?
•Must children be angry to be aggressive and violent?
•How does peer pressure affect aggressive and violent behavior?
•How are aggression and violence expressed in the family?
•How does physical punishment affect children?
•How can parents prevent or reduce aggressive and violent behaviors in their children?
There is also an explanation of the Stages of Aggression and Violence, and five checklists offering a better understanding of what is influencing the behavior of an aggressive youth.
1.List of warning signs of aggression in children
2.List of types of aggression observed in problem children
3.List of family conditions common to aggressive teens and violent youth
4.List of how parents can prevent or reduce aggressive and violent behaviors in their children
5.List of agencies and professionals to contact for help with aggressive and violent youth
Purchase this e-book to learn much more about what causes teen violence and aggression!
