Youth Violence in Society
"In 2002, more than 877,700 young people ages 10 to 24 were injured from violent acts. Approximately 1 in 13 required hospitalization" (CDC 2004). Violence is everywhere. We can't control it. Its on TV, it's on the radio, it's in our schools, it's in the streets, and it's everywhere. Currently in the US, the rate of crimes committed by minors has sky rocketed in the last 10 years. Now comes the big question, who's to blame? As out society grows, so do its problems.
One Theory to the anomaly is that violent entertainment influences violent behavior. Dating back to the days of ancient Rome, the emperors would hold huge gladiatorial events for the people. The events would have such spectacles as man vs. man, or man vs. beast, and sometimes they would reenact famous battles. The people loved these events. They cheered and roared at the sight of blood and carnage. Some might criticize this behavior in hind sight by calling it barbaric, in humane, etc.......
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