This violence includes wife beating and rape, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and witnessing or being the target of such violence. A Pattern of glorifying violence Many people glorify violence as a mark of manhood. Youth also may actively seek persons who idealize violence. Any of the above factors in the lives of youth merit a gentle but firm conversation. The more factors youth have, the more serious is the potential for violence.
Some youth believe that are entitled to get what they want when they want.
They push this belief to such an extent that they are willing to use whatever it takes, including violence, to get what they want. Signs of Cumulative Stress Indirect indicators increase the likelihood of youth acting out violently, but by themselves they are indicators of serious issues that indicate the youth need intervention. If the direct communication is not present, the likelihood of violence is diminished. If direct communication of violence and these signs of cumulative stress are present, then the likelihood of violence is increased. Emotionally closed Youth shows an inability to share personal and private hurts, rejections, abandonments, and a sense of failure.