In regard to shooting children... Some interesting stats ...

100
Number of people killed by guns in the U.S., every day

12
Number of children who die every day from gun violence in the U.S.

950
School shootings since Sandy Hook, including 27 school shootings so far this year

18 to 21
Peak ages for violent offending with firearms

8 million
Number of AR-15s and its variations in circulation

9 in 10
Number of people who will die after attempting suicide with a gun

98
Percentage of mass shooters who are men

89
Percentage of gun owners who favor preventing the "mentally ill" from purchasing guns

77
Percentage of gun owners who favor background checks at private sales and gun shows

54
Percentage of gun deaths that are suicides; 43% are murders

79
Percentage of murders that involved a firearm

<1
Percentage of people who defended themselves with their guns in violent crimes

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Carazaa · F

It's insanity! Only Americans think this is ok because they worship their freedom to do whatever they like. Now we have kids scared to go to school. They blame it on mental illness which is the craziest thing in the world. We all lose our temper but thank goodness we have no gun when we do. People and guns do not belong together. Most of the killers are under 21 and got a gun a few hours before they killed, because they lost their temper. Parenting is very bad in America, lots of punishment that make kids mad. Being from Europe I am not used to authoritarian parenting. My parents trusted me and my Dad treated me with respect, I had lots of time with grandparents who were so much fun.

Parents,

here are some good advicefor parents if you have children under 21

Listen to them and praise their ideas. give them choices so they feel powerful and respected.

Respect them, Don't interrupt them or go into their room without knocking

Reward good behaviors,, no need to punish bad behaviors.

Kids have to earn privileges

Have a good relationship with your kids, spend fun time every day.

let them have friends and go to relatives in the summers so they aren't alone watching TV all summer.

Let them have hobbies so they learn skills and have friends who aren't bored and partying all the time, but are busy