This isn't contained in any one community. The National Association for the Education of Young Children in Washington, D.C., reports that poverty, racism, unemployment, substance abuse, easy access to weapons, inadequate or abusive parenting practices, and frequent exposure to violence through the media are all responsible for the increase in violent behavior in young people. Ill. Keep an eye on these kids Thompson, a former high school counselor and teacher, says he's seen two types of troubled teens. The first type is quiet and introverted. They eat lunch alone, are picked last in gym class, are often teased, and they walk down the halls avoiding eye contact.
Some kids grin and bear it and never become violent, but others choose revenge.
Other teens, however, are not as inconspicuous and talk openly about liking violence and weapons. A lot of these kids feel like their school is so big, they don't fit in. Thompson says that school counselors need to actively seek out troubled students and intervene before a tragedy occurs. However, this is difficult when most high schools have only one counselor for every 300 to 500 students. If a teen is having problems in school, parents should go in and talk with the teachers.