In the article “ Americas Real Crime Element: Lead” by Kevin Drum published in Mother Jones magazine, the author gives possible reasons behind crime rates in the 1990’s. Drum introduces many theories, to later discredit them through evidence. Such evidence leads him to the real reason behind violent crimes.The evidence presented by Drum makes his argument credible to most, including parents of young children.
Parents with young children have many fears. We fear the future, what type of person our children might become. We try to do everything the correct way, to eliminate the negative things to give our children the ooporunity to have a successful life. As parents all we can do is raise them with values and integrity. By doing so, parents hope their children will have an honorable life.
The theories Drum presented were considered the reasons behind violent crimes. As an author who writes for the lefty magazine Mother Jones, Drum;s theories needs to be prove be by solid, credible evidence, in order to be consider true.
One of the many theories Drum presents was …show more content…
Toddlers who ingested high levels of lead in the '40s and '50s really were more likely to become violent criminals in the '60s, '70s, and '80s” (Drum 23). This research provided enough solid evidence linking the lead automobile emissions to violent crimes, as well as toddlers lead ingestion. The evidence provides enough prove to link lead to violent crimes. The lead theory provided credible evidence linking it to violent crimes. Therefore, giving a fair warning to everyone including parents of the potential harm it may cause their children. Based on Nevins research, lead in automobile emissions and toddler high level consumptions were the reasons behind violent crimes. As a molecule lead can be found in dirt, paint and many more places. This information gave parents of young children, where and how they can avoid lead
Parents with young children have many fears. We fear the future, what type of person our children might become. We try to do everything the correct way, to eliminate the negative things to give our children the ooporunity to have a successful life. As parents all we can do is raise them with values and integrity. By doing so, parents hope their children will have an honorable life.
The theories Drum presented were considered the reasons behind violent crimes. As an author who writes for the lefty magazine Mother Jones, Drum;s theories needs to be prove be by solid, credible evidence, in order to be consider true.
One of the many theories Drum presents was …show more content…
Toddlers who ingested high levels of lead in the '40s and '50s really were more likely to become violent criminals in the '60s, '70s, and '80s” (Drum 23). This research provided enough solid evidence linking the lead automobile emissions to violent crimes, as well as toddlers lead ingestion. The evidence provides enough prove to link lead to violent crimes. The lead theory provided credible evidence linking it to violent crimes. Therefore, giving a fair warning to everyone including parents of the potential harm it may cause their children. Based on Nevins research, lead in automobile emissions and toddler high level consumptions were the reasons behind violent crimes. As a molecule lead can be found in dirt, paint and many more places. This information gave parents of young children, where and how they can avoid lead