Teen violence is a problem in our society, whether it’s bullying, jumping, fighting one on one, or even shooting. Violence can be verbal or physical and ends in hurt feelings or bodily harm. When teenagers are involved in such behavior, it makes them look bad.

In the last month there have been at least two shootings in the Lansing area that ended in the death of two young men. This type of event happens all the time in our city and is negatively affecting the lives of teenagers and their families. This should also be a sign to all of the young people that things have to change. People are stereotyping us as “gangsters” or “thugs” because of others behaviors.

According to the recent study of psychologists, teenagers who act in violent ways experience this type of behavior in their own homes or within the groups of friends they choose to hang out with.

In the past, Everett High School students have seen this happen in this very high school. For instance the cafeteria has been a place where students choose to fight others over many different reasons.

A lot of the fights that take place could be handled in other ways. You don’t have to smash someone’s face in to get your point across even though sometimes that seems like the best solution or if you think that person deserves it. If talking things out isn’t going to solve the problem then walk away from the problem. It’s hard but the consequences are not worth it. Fighting does nothing but cause bigger problems. I know a lot of the students at Everett have better things to do, like go to class and do their work for instance.

Most students do not realize that fighting at school and being suspended for it goes on your record. It could affect your future plans like going to college or getting a good job. All colleges and work places look at your behavior in school to see what you could offer to them.

If more teens became involved in some type of club, sport, or even got a job, it would help keep them out of trouble. Teens need to be focused on more important things and we need the guidance to show us how to do that. Without guidance behaviors are going to stay the same.

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