The behavior children exhibit is influenced by environmental conditions, however to a lesser extent than the biological factors that influence behavior, unless the child is severely abused. The environmental factors have a limited impact when it comes to how a certain individual will behave when faced with certain conditions. Children may be taught how to react in certain situations, but just because they see a violent movie or play a violent video game they are …showed first 75 words of 867 total…

…showed last 75 words of 867 total…problems in children. The abusive tendencies shown by parents must also stop in order to reduce the violent nature of society. Through the treatment of children and even some adults, incidents like the Columbine tragedy can be avoided. Bibliography  Works Cited Colburn, Don. “When Violence Begins at Home.” The Washington Post. 1994. Ebsco Host. 01 Mar. 2000. Garelik, Glenn. “Born Bad?.” American Health Magazine. 13 Nov. 1993. SIRS. 01 Mar. 2000. Daley, Beth. “Elementary School’s Wrestling Children and Youth School Violence.”