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  • Senseless Acts Of Insecurity (11-03-2009)

     

    TODAY’S SCRIPT:

    After the recent stabbing death of a Texas school teacher by a 16-year old boy, parents and officials grappled for reasons behind the senseless killing.

    While school shootings and other violent acts by teens are difficult to understand, most of the time these kids are searching for significance by appearing tough, or by making elaborate plans to get back at those who may have hurt them. Those around them are also at risk when an already emotional teenager is in a heightened state of insecurity and rage.

    Only parents can prevent insecurity in their children, by giving them a sense of family, belonging and support. A secure teen has no reason to turn to violence as a way to feel more important, and can better roll with the punches of others.


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