04-08-2011, 04:07 PM
aside from other factors/influences, i think kids are impulsive. they don't consider consequences. so IF a loaded gun is handy and laying around the house, they get pissed at mom or dad, they act out. it usually isn't premeditated, on the contrary, it's impulsive, rage-fueled, and regretted profoundly when they see they have ruined THEIR lives. what teen doesn't "hate" their parents sometimes, whether for discipline, rules or even abuse?
(much depends on whether they are then tried as an adult or juvenile. sent for psychiatric care rather than prison.)
the causes are variable, but the means can be eliminated by insightful people. don't leave that gun laying around loaded for them to go get even with the bullies at school.
(much depends on whether they are then tried as an adult or juvenile. sent for psychiatric care rather than prison.)
the causes are variable, but the means can be eliminated by insightful people. don't leave that gun laying around loaded for them to go get even with the bullies at school.