Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, an esteemed child and adolescent psychologist provides her viewpoint on growing violence among young girls.
Hartstein agrees that because of frowing exposure to violence in the media and on T.V. perhaps girls are growing "numb" as far as fighting and violent behavior is concerned. She states that fighting is considered "cool" in this day and age.
Hartstein also emphasizes the school and the home's role in turning the wave of violent girls around.
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, an esteemed child and adolescent psychologist provides her viewpoint on growing violence among young girls.
ReplyDeleteHartstein agrees that because of frowing exposure to violence in the media and on T.V. perhaps girls are growing "numb" as far as fighting and violent behavior is concerned. She states that fighting is considered "cool" in this day and age.
Hartstein also emphasizes the school and the home's role in turning the wave of violent girls around.