The juvenile criminal issue is becoming prevalent in many countries worldwide. While there are several reasons for the phenomenon, some solutions can be implemented to improve this situation.
One cause of this problem is the parents’ inadequate parenting practices. In modern life, parents become preoccupied with their jobs and don’t spend enough time with their children. In a metropolis such as Hanoi, many parents experience financial strain, work-related stress, and challenges in balancing work and family responsibilities; therefore, they can lack interaction with their children. As a result, the children often have aggressive behaviors to attract their parents’ attention in the hope it will eventually alert the parents and remind them of their existence even if the kids have to deal with negative consequences afterward. To mitigate this problem, parents should learn how to manage their time effectively. They can effectively balance work and family if they establish practical schedules.
Another reason is the children’s constant exposure to violent content, which can have adverse effects on youth. According to statistics from the NCBI, the average child sees 12,000 violent acts on television annually, including many depictions of murder and rape. If the youth view media violence regularly, they are more likely to exhibit antisocial behavior. An effective method that should be implemented to tackle this issue is that parents should regularly monitor the content their children watch because teenagers cannot select suitable content.
In conclusion, poor parenting practices and constant exposure to violent content are two culprits behind the problem. I believe that if the solutions mentioned above were implemented effectively, the problem would be alleviated.