In today’s society there are multiple assumptions on violence committed by youth. Many assume violence is an innate trait. If an adult shows traits of violence and aggression then one typically generalizes it’s a result from being born with that demeanor. One might also assume that this character flaw can never be changed or adapted. From this perspective, the belief holds that once a violent person, always a violent person. One might then begin to assume that violence is an incurable disease. However, this is simply an erroneous assumption. Contrary to popular belief, violence stems from external and internal social problems. young age and is brought about based on the environment you are surrounded by, by a lack of love, and by the emotional
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In this book, Hubner explores a juvenile correctional facility and provides the readers with insight on the school’s ultimate goal of resocializing the teenage delinquents held there. In the second chapter of the book, Hubner explains the relationship between Ronnie, a subject in his book, and his mother. Hubner refers to the dynamics of their relationship as such, “[Ronnie] is unworthy of his mother’s love, therefore he is unworthy of love. His mother doesn’t love him, therefore he has no value. Guilt and feelings of worthlessness mix with anger to form a toxic volatile stew” (40). The lack of love and acceptance from his mother causes Ronnie to feel worthless and results in him trying to find his value in unconventional places. As Hubner notes, “If no loving figure is present, the child will bond with his abuser and seek power, control, and recognition in ways he learns from his oppressor” (135). This is evident in Ronnie’s case for throughout his life he solely wanted to feel like he belonged in society; he finally discovered this acceptance while smoking with his step-father, who in Hubner’s terms plays the role of the oppressor. He additionally found acceptance while stealing with his cousins and holding an elderly couple hostage. He found “love” in situations that only perpetuated him to do violent or criminal
In this book, Hubner explores a juvenile correctional facility and provides the readers with insight on the school’s ultimate goal of resocializing the teenage delinquents held there. In the second chapter of the book, Hubner explains the relationship between Ronnie, a subject in his book, and his mother. Hubner refers to the dynamics of their relationship as such, “[Ronnie] is unworthy of his mother’s love, therefore he is unworthy of love. His mother doesn’t love him, therefore he has no value. Guilt and feelings of worthlessness mix with anger to form a toxic volatile stew” (40). The lack of love and acceptance from his mother causes Ronnie to feel worthless and results in him trying to find his value in unconventional places. As Hubner notes, “If no loving figure is present, the child will bond with his abuser and seek power, control, and recognition in ways he learns from his oppressor” (135). This is evident in Ronnie’s case for throughout his life he solely wanted to feel like he belonged in society; he finally discovered this acceptance while smoking with his step-father, who in Hubner’s terms plays the role of the oppressor. He additionally found acceptance while stealing with his cousins and holding an elderly couple hostage. He found “love” in situations that only perpetuated him to do violent or criminal