Violence is the enemy of today's youth When a child observes daily events of violence in the media, at on the radio and in the public, the question of why society is so violent should not be the question, but it should be studied how society can reduce violence among young people. Today's youth have an overwhelming burden to bear. Violence has increased in society and young people are often exposed to situations that end in violent acts. Family dynamics have changed significantly over the past 40 years: with the increase in divorce, single-parent households, and blended families, the variability of unsupervised children allows for increased exposure to violence as well as the expression of violence. Societal acceptance of acts of violence also opens the door for children to face more violent situations. The steady growth in drug and gun use among today's youth has become a factor in increased violence against this generation. Violence in today's society is caused by a decrease in parental monitoring, societal acceptance, and access to drugs and weapons. This essay will understand why the trend of violence occurs and how it changes the future of the youth. The first topic to study in the increase in violence in society is family dynamics; children are more likely than ever to experience a distracted family. The divorce rate has increased significantly over the past decade. According to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri, "50 percent of first marriages, 67 percent of second marriages, and 74 percent of third marriages end in divorce." (Baker, 2009) This suggests that many children and their parents are facing extreme stress. When parents divorce, they often become preoccupied with the situation, which can leave children to fend for themselves or with ...... middle of paper ...... allowing them to grow and succeed, which is not always a right for people today. children. Parental influence should be the first line of defense to protect children. The increase in violence among young people is directly linked to the disappearance of family values ​​and structure. Society has allowed technology to replace parenting, making excuses rather than accountability. Schools and communities face the end result of children not having what they need to become confident, loved, and properly disciplined individuals. It's time for society to take all of today's youth and set a better example. Works Cited Ande, R. (2009). Gun violence among school-age youth in Chicago. University of Chicago Crime Lab, 1-3. Baker, J. (2009). Divorce rate. Missouri: divorcerate.org. Foresman, C. (2010). Children consume media like a full-time job and many work overtime. ARS .