... , and media violence. I feel that the main causes of these problems are the breakdown of families, too much concern with controlling the child rather than raising the child responsibly, and economic status. In today's society one must have a license to drive a car, a permit to carry a gun, yet, no one needs to be certified to be a parent. Anyone who has the ability can ... the National Institute of Justice determined that youths from neglectful homes, single parent homes, and homes where substance abuse was a problem had a greater likelihood of being charged with a crime or status offens...

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