Teen violence should not occur; but it does

By Marlene Bohr

The Steel Country Bee

 

Family violence occurs on a daily basis and when we think about it, we think it is confined inside a household or family unit. Sadly we are learning family violence is stretching its ugly head into teenage relationships. Some of us watched television news night after night as the search went on a month ago for a Marshall teen that went missing. Her boyfriend was mentioned as a person of interest and then let go; however, to return to him later when they found her body. He is now a suspect in her death. 

I am sure that violence goes on in dating relationships also. This can involve young people and can include either girls or boys. Just because you are a young person dating someone, doesn’t mean you are immune from violence. I will say the same thing I wrote to others, mainly to those in a family unit, they do not have to live that way. This is 2014 and there are agencies that can help you get out of that situation. Talk to your parents, teachers, coaches, preachers or any other adult that can help you. Talk to the police. Now most schools have a resource officer who is there to help not only in school situations, but he would be glad to lend an ear and assist someone who is a victim of violence. 

 

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