Even the Bible is not above blame. There is very little reference to thinking in the Bible. It is essential that youngsters be taught the thinking needed to take charge of their own lives. Value systems are not enough. The purpose of thinking is to arrange the world so you can enjoy and deliver your values.
Gangs are only negative because negative achievement is so much easier than positive achievement.
Achievement in school is limited to academic or sporting achievement. There is a huge need to 'design' positive achievement. Recently in Johannesburg I taught thinking, one morning, to 5300 youngsters aged 6 to 12 in a large sports arena. I am currently working on a 'Campaign for Constructive Thinking' in South Africa.