Make a brainstorm with a list of factors in a person’s life that might make him or her more likely to become involved in violence.

Getting involved in drugs at a young age. Getting in with a bad crowd. Having a history of neglect or abuse. Mental illness. Having a history of family issues in general. Depression, or anxiety. Enviormental factors such as living in a place with a high crime rate. Social issues. Bullying. Physical or mental diseases. Growing up in an unstable enviornment. Having a family history of violence. Having a friend or family member who has taken part in gang violence. Influences in general.

a. life is life.

because life is not always nice.

and life is not always fun and cute.