Search Essays

…and the criminal activity that followed stemmed from a need for survival and support. Schools were few and inadequate and menial jobs as we know them today were non-existent (Moore, 1978). By the early to mid 1800's gangs started to spread to the industrialized…

…killings. Nearly one third of all teens say they have witnessed a violent act at school These are certainly startling examples of how television violence can affect a child. Is it surprising to many that statistics show television is the number one after…

…On April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris turned the hallways of Columbine High School into a killing field. Starting in the school yard and ending in the library, they went on a shooting rampage which resulted in 15 deaths…

…Does gangster music reflect reality or Violence? Gangster or Rap music can be considered a style of art, and a way for the artists to express feelings through their words on paper. However, there are quite a few…

…, neighbors of Harris, turn 9 printed pages of Harris's Web site over to the police. The Web pages are full of violence, hatred and threats. No action was taken." In the case of another school shooting could not have been any more different. In Paducah…

…it or to reduce these numbers. We have got to face this problem we cant keep ignoring it can we? One of the most alarming issues with this problem is juvenile violence. Did you know that a large percent of crimes committed with guns are by children. Adults are just…

…pressure, and indirect pressure. I learned that I should talk to an adult or a teacher if I experience a problem at school rather than tell a friend because a friend will tell you what they think you want to hear. I learned ways to deal with stress or else…

…will not be totally resolved anytime soon. Small steps are being made although, and children are being cultured with new ideas and beliefs. Violence and poverty are having extremely negative effects on the children. Integrated schooling may be the best solution to Northern…

…Thick smog hovers over the cities like a blanket waiting to suffocate whatever is within its reach. People pass each other on the streets with cold eyes and frowns instead of smiles. Crime, drugs, and violence are interwoven in the daily city routines…

…Effects of TV on Children Sitting in school, little Bob sits anxiously watching the clock. The teacher is talking to the class, but Bob just can't wait to get home. When the bell finally rings, he runs out of the classroom. From…