Teen Violence - Pain and Suffering

April 10, 2008

Why do some kids get involved with teen violence? Again, it’s filling a void with excitement.

The adrenaline rush is somewhat of a “high” and teens enjoy that feeling. Unfortunately, unless they have an effective way to channel excess energy, it could blow up anytime and anywhere. It could also be the result of pent up agression that builds inside and just explodes at a certain point. As an example, you put an egg in the microwave and turn it on. What happens? The sudden influx of pressure causes it to explode.

With teenagers, the trick is to find out what is building that pressure and alleviate it. For example, being yelled and screamed at causes pressure and when it gets to the point where they can’t take anymore, they are going to explode. Maybe not in front of you, but somewhere else.

So calmly talking to them will reduce tunnecessary stress from forming.

Alternative ways to reduce the pressure is martial arts, sports, crying, or anything in a controlled environment where they can safely release that energy.

Why are video games so addicting?
they fill a void
they are exciting
they are a way to release energy - by chopping up aliens

russ