pediatrics
Violence in Children and Adolescents
Introduction
Children and adolescents may engage in occasional physical confrontations, but most do not develop a sustained pattern of violent behavior or engage in violent crime. Children and adolescents who become violent before puberty may be at higher risk of committing crimes. Violent behavior is increasingly common among children and adolescents. Despite ongoing interest in the possibility of a relationship between violent behavior and genetic defects or chromosomal anomalies, there is minimal evidence for such a relationship. However, several risk factors have been associated with violent behavior, including Intense corporal punishment Alcohol and drug use Gang involvement Developmental issues Poverty Access to firearms There seems to be a relationship between violence and access to firearms, exposure to violence through media, and exposure to Overview of Child Maltreatment and domestic violence. In 2019, 19.5% of male high school students in the United States reported carrying a weapon at least once during the month before they were surveyed as part of a study on youth risks ( Reference ). (See also Overview of Behavioral Problems in Children and 