| Aggression And Violence In Youth (Childhood Behavior Disorders) |  | Authors: Waln K. Brown, Thomas A. Newnam
Publisher: William Gladden Press
Category: eBooks
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Sales Rank: 557,147
Format: Kindle eBook
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: 5th
Number Of Items: 1
ASIN: B0012BRPMC
Publication Date: March 20, 2011
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Product Description
Parents have taught generations of American children the Golden Rule – “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” American parents have traditionally raised their children to be courteous and polite, to realize the importance of cooperation and the value of kindness and to respect the rights of others. This philosophy of childrearing was practiced by our ancestors and remains a cornerstone of American heritage. Its purpose is to maintain a civilized and orderly society, a society that minimizes disruptive behaviors.
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. May of these experts believe that family disharmony breeds these behaviors and that may children learn them at home. The dramatic social and economic changes occurring in our society today alter traditional roles, relationships and values.
The American family is experiencing tremendous stress that has changed the nature of the American family and is evident in a variety of family problems. For example, nearly 60% of all marriages end in divorce and over 25% of America’s children currently live in single-parent homes. Furthermore, domestic violence is on the rise with almost two million cases of battered women reported each year; two million cases of children abuse and neglect reported each year; and the number of reported cases of elderly abuse 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. For example, physical assaults have become prevalent in America’s cities, neighborhoods and schools. The number of gangs, cults and other radical youth groups is growing. Furthermore, the entertainment industry portrays and glorifies combative situations. Television, movies 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 hostile and disruptive behaviors are increasing in America’s youth population?
One adage states, “Children are the mirror of society,” and another adage amplifies “Children are the future of society.” There is truth in both of these commonsense axioms – alarming truth! The rise in aggressive and violent behaviors in America’s youth vividly reflects what is happening in society. It also flashes a danger signal concerning the future of America. Today’s children are tomorrow’s parents, adults and tradition-bearers. How they behave as youths shapes their adult behaviors.
Product Description
Parents have taught generations of American children the Golden Rule – “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” American parents have traditionally raised their children to be courteous and polite, to realize the importance of cooperation and the value of kindness and to respect the rights of others. This philosophy of childrearing was practiced by our ancestors and remains a cornerstone of American heritage. Its purpose is to maintain a civilized and orderly society, a society that minimizes disruptive behaviors.
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. May of these experts believe that family disharmony breeds these behaviors and that may children learn them at home. The dramatic social and economic changes occurring in our society today alter traditional roles, relationships and values.
The American family is experiencing tremendous stress that has changed the nature of the American family and is evident in a variety of family problems. For example, nearly 60% of all marriages end in divorce and over 25% of America’s children currently live in single-parent homes. Furthermore, domestic violence is on the rise with almost two million cases of battered women reported each year; two million cases of children abuse and neglect reported each year; and the number of reported cases of elderly abuse 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. For example, physical assaults have become prevalent in America’s cities, neighborhoods and schools. The number of gangs, cults and other radical youth groups is growing. Furthermore, the entertainment industry portrays and glorifies combative situations. Television, movies 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 hostile and disruptive behaviors are increasing in America’s youth population?
One adage states, “Children are the mirror of society,” and another adage amplifies “Children are the future of society.” There is truth in both of these commonsense axioms – alarming truth! The rise in aggressive and violent behaviors in America’s youth vividly reflects what is happening in society. It also flashes a danger signal concerning the future of America. Today’s children are tomorrow’s parents, adults and tradition-bearers. How they behave as youths shapes their adult behaviors.
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