Though related, violence is not the inevitable result of anger. Society finds violent behavior difficult to understand. However, just as you wouldn't stand in a high place during a storm, society must accept the challenge of minimizing its exposure to violence. Jim Kolka, DO, medical director of emergency services at Provena Mercy Center, Aurora, Ill., and a former police officer, believes that adolescent anger, as well as the violent acts committed by teens, is nothing new. However, we're better informed these days when violence occurs.
Every generation encounters anger in adolescents.
There are a lot of emotional issues for teenagers, energy that needs to be expended, little life experience and no power or resources for dealing with problems. This leads to confusion, frustration and misunderstandings. This doesn't necessarily result in violent kids. Dr. Herrmann agrees and suggests that the parent-child relationship needs a closer look. What has changed is that there's less supervision and monitoring of children.