Such parenting is seen in families plagued by chronic unemployment and poverty, especially when parents are concentrating more on the economic survival of the family than on the attitudes and behavior of the children. It is also seen in affluent families that indulge their children's every material request. Lastly, it is seen in families where parents do not have quality time to spend with their children because of job demands. Drugs and Alcohol Students cited involvement with drugs and alcohol as the third major factor contributing to school violence. Although reports indicate that the use of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and crack is down among students in grades 6-12, the consumption of alcohol is not.
Alcohol is the number one drug used by teenagers and young adults.
Bias Another emerging trend is the number of acts of violence related to race or religion. This trend is particularly disturbing in light of the fact that diversity in America is rapidly increasing.