Assigning Blame for Teenage Violence

We need to put an end to a recurring and silly argument about media influence.

It usually goes something like: “If the media do not influence behavior, then why do corporations spend millions of dollars to advertise?”

I’m certain that the great majority of viewers, based upon what they view on television, can make a distinction between choosing a laundry detergent and committing violent acts.

MICHAEL A. LEBUTT

Irvine

* I think teenagers are becoming more violent because they are lacking the time and attention needed from parents or loved ones.

Instead of trying to buy children love, parents should try to spend more quality time with them and talk about any problems they may be having.

After holding in anger and frustrations for long periods of time, people start expressing themselves in negative ways.

Since most parents don’t really have time to talk to their children, maybe the counselors at school can take time out to talk to each student as an individual.

Hopefully, this will help out students who have problems and no one to talk to.

DEMISHA HOLLINS

Santa Ana

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Blaming guns for gun crimes in America makes about as much sense as blaming cars for drunk driving accidents.

BRECK ROWELL

Placentia