It's a life in which they do inexplicable things. The difference between the two, he said, is the concept of morality. Violent kids, whether from the inner city or a suburb, just don't have a sense of it. Instead of seeing themselves in this positive, meaningful universe, they see themselves alone in the universe. He said parents need to encourage boys to develop interests and have goals for the future.
Psychologists point out most boys turn out fine.
Juvenile crime is decreasing, and youth violence hasn't reached epidemic proportions in most cities. And, certainly, some boys grow into troubled men, despite the best efforts of their parents. Though he's still struggling, he believes he and his sons are better men for it. It's hard having a family. All rights reserved.