With the amount of gang activity going on in the world and particularly our
high schools,
it’s surprising that so few parents know the realities of gangs and
the risks
that they pose for our children and community. The presence of gangs
in our
schools is a serious problem that has the ability to ruin our children’s
lives which is why parents need to find out all they can about gangs in order
to better protect they’re kids. Don’t fool yourself into thinking that gangs
are
a harmless group of kids that are just being a little rebellious. And,
don’t think
that your child would never even think of joining a gang because
the truth is
that most parents have no clue about a child’s gang involvement
until something
bad has happened.
The reality of what gangs really are and what they do can send shivers down
your spine. These alarming facts about gangs will astound you and make you
see just why you need to do your part in keeping your kids out of gangs.
The Cold Truth
Gangs
have been shown to be one of the leading factors in the growth of
violent crimes in recent years both on and off school property.
To
become a gang member an initiation usually needs to be passed.
This
often consists of violent acts like fighting, drive-by shootings,
gang
rape and murder.
Gang
involvement puts your child at risk of getting arrested, getting badly
hurt or even getting killed.
Gang
involvement almost always included alcohol and drug use.
Your
child’s involvement in a gang puts your entire family at risk for
retaliation from other gangs that they have messed with.
Many
members of youth gangs go on to be adult offenders who spend
much of
their lives in and out of prison—if they live that long.
Most
gang members end up dropping out of school or being expelled.
If
your child is in a gang then he or she is likely around and even
handling
guns and other weapons.
After reading those facts about gangs you may wonder why it is that any kid
would want to be a part of something like that, but the truth is that most of
the
time they, just like the parents, are not aware of the realities of gang
life.
Ignorance is just one reason why a kid might join a gang.
Other reasons
include; peer pressure, wanting to feel as if they belong, thinking
that
power will make them popular and loved, intimidation and more.
That’s why
it’s important for you to do your part and inform your child about
the
realities of joining a gang.
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