Many parents wonder what they can do, and why kids so often turn to guns to settle their differences. Training children, from infancy on, to respect others will go a long toward their not using violence. However, they will need to see their parents or other caregivers using non-violent methods of settling disputes.
Some children are more susceptible to that influence than others.
Knowing who the child's friends are, spending time with the child in family hobbies and recreation, having the child participate in an activity such as music, sports, or an after-school job or volunteer service is also of benefit. It has also been shown that children who are instructed in and participate in religious activities are less-inclined to act out violently, to use drugs and alcohol, and are less likley to be sexually active. However, doing all the right things will greatly increase the chances of raising a responsible, respectful child who engages in none of the above mentioned behaviors. I've included some links below for more information, and I'll update this page frequently. If there is a source any of you out there think is useful, please send it to me.