If anything, what would you blame violent acts on?

Question

Upbringing
Movies
Music
Media
School officials
Bullying
Society
Many things affect people's behavior in the way they approach society in a violent manner. I blame the media for playing over and over violent acts caused by others. I feel they cause a domino effect with the extensive coverage of violent acts. Due to todays unfortunate tragedy at a Nebraska mall, I feel more violents acts of this nature could happen.

Answer 1

general ignorance, lack of self control and parents who think talking to their kids instead of beating their cans actually works. also, the liberal media sending message of victimization.

Answer 2

Human's instinctual animal nature is the root cause of such acts, I believe. Society, in general, tends to repress that nature, which is why everyone isn't beating everyone else up over small altercations. However, society sometimes fuels violent acts, rather than suppressing them. The way these violent acts are fueled can be attributed to one of the things you listed: Upbringing. I think that's the only one. While I do not believe violence is a learned behavior, it can either be suppressed or encouraged, depending on one's upbringing.

Answer 3

I think the media, society, upbringing and mental stability has a lot to do with outbursts of violence. I think that while some are "mental hypochondriacs", there are some that really need help and those are the ones that get away.

Answer 4

We teach children that violence is an answer to a problem by using physical discipline on them. It's not surprising at all our society is so violent.

Answer 5

I would say the biggest factor is bad parenting. but i know shows on tv that display how easy it can be to get away with crimes dont help either. but i dont believe that whole mess about video games turning children into criminals.

Answer 6

People's upbringing. Violent people are usually from broken families that never gave a damn.

Answer 7

Parent's lack of supervision in all these things mentioned.
As a parent, it is our responsiblity to instill morals in our children & keep at it. It does not end when they learn to say thank you & please.
It is ongoing.
Teach them to DEAL with life.
Show them the wise course in what to view on t.v./ vid. games, etc.
Knowledge is opposite of ignorance.
Ignorance causes misguided feelings.
Wayward young ones become disturbed older ones.

Answer 8

Media, just look at the school shooting incidents.