1. In the mid-1990s, social scientist John DiIulio (and others) predicted that a frightening wave of violent “super-predator” youth would terrorize America starting around 2010. Why did DiIulio eventually back away from his prediction? (Hint: see chapter 4 and outside sources if necessary.)
The prediction of “super-predator” was due to district attorneys reported the increase in violent crime among youth. It is not hard to develop an opinion when you hear first-hand stories from the people whose job is to defend the very act that seems to be plaguing the community. Because these new “predators” appeared to be more “frightening than the previous generation”, Dilulio developed the idea that morally impoverished youth were more likely to commit heinous crimes.
“According to then-Princeton political science professor John DiIulio, an expected increase in the number of urban teenagers who were "fatherless, Godless, and jobless" would result in a bloodbath of …show more content…
Some of the factors that contribute to this type of risk during a research conducted by Kenneth Didge and some of his fellow colleagues are harsh parenting, which I disagree with, poor school readiness and conduct problems.
My problem with these risk factors is that they suggest that only children that come from stern parents, low education and misbehavior are at risk for committing violent offenses. When there are documented reports that state that nearly all school shooters are white, rural or suburban, and middle class. These are some of the most horrific crimes against our youth; however, there are no “Dilulio” warnings about these classes of youth.
2. Research how other Western nations view firearms-related issues. In your research, include statistics on youth firearm violence in