School violence and crime is a growing problem. This issue has sparked fear among many students and parents. Much research shows that violence is higher in urban schools, although it remains high in schools located outside the city. School violence does not actually start at school. Violence and crime in schools are linked to the home life experiences of the children who commit these terrible acts. Children who are allowed to watch television shows containing violence or play popular violent video games are more likely to become actively violent at school. “Statistically speaking, 47% of violent acts on television do no harm to the victim, 86% of violent acts have no negative repercussions, no one dies, no one goes to jail, and no one's life is ruined . And 73% of the time, the “bad guy” goes unpunished” (11 Menhard). Violence has become the focus of many media aspects and this is teaching children in today's world that it is okay to be violent. Children learn that these violent behaviors are accepted in today's society and that they make you cool. Children take what they learn outside of school and then adopt those behaviors at school. Most of the behaviors displayed by children come from everyday life experiences. The family living conditions that children experience strongly influence them. If a child is raised in a home where a family member is being abused, they will think that this is how normal families operate. Studies have shown that a child living in an abusive home will only grow up to continue the cycle and become an abuser themselves. Children who witness violence often see it as a way to solve a particular problem...... middle of paper .......pag. Internet. February 22, 2012. White, Deborah. "No Child Left Behind: Pros and Cons - Pros and Cons of the No Child Left Behind Act." Liberal and Progressive Politics and Perspectives. Internet. February 13, 2012. Wikipedia Contributors. "School Violence." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, February 10, 2012. Web. February 22, 2012. “Windsor Central High School.” New York State Department of Education, February 5, 2011. . Web. December 21, 2011. Zhao, Emmeline. “Dropout rates among minority and poor students are disproportionately high.” Huff Post Education, October 20, 2011. December. 2011. .