What reasons could account for adults being less victimized than teens?
95125
Because more adults have learned to distrust more often than most teens. Think about it, an infant trusts just about anyone, a child is taught not to talk to strangers, a teen is ready to explore their surroundings but some know not to trust everyone. An adult has in most cases has caught others trying to decieve them more times than most teens.
516569
For some states the reasoning is that children 12 and under will not understand the wrongness of their actions.  It becomes borderline for 13-15 whereas the reasoning is by 16 and above children should have a good sense of right and wrong.  This goes back to the concept of doli incapax, or incapable of mischief.  I'll agree that children can understand that the crime they commit is wrong and that's why most states have procedures for trying children as adults even very young children if it can be proven that they knew what they did was wrong.
711291
I'd agree with you except  younger people by virtue of their age are less informed.  Most of them have simply accepted the views they've naively accepted  from other people (parents, teachers, news media, etc) whether it's in their best interest not.\n\nI wouldn't care except the scary thing is it affects my little world and I care a great deal about that.
1080485
Other than violence? Well tv and internet is in almost every household in north america, therefore, the impact is significant.  In addition to easy accessability, parents seem to be busier with their own lives and less involved with their childrens. This combination is not a positive one, kids at incredibly early ages feel as though they know everything there is to know, and often they have absorbed much info, unfortunately too much of which is of a negative nature. In addition, our young people have not had the opportunity of much life experience to go along with all of the knowledge and ideas being blasted at them. Essentially, the old players who used to have the big impact on our kids, parents, teachers, churches, neighbours, etc., no longer have as much influence.  As a result, life ends up imitating art, as the kids have much more interest in what's on the tube or internet than they do from the old community staples of learning values. Again, with limited life experiences to sort out all that they have learned, as quickly as they have learned it, at the very least makes for a very confusing time for them, and in the extreme causes real issues more often than not bad behaviour stemming from lack of understanding real life. I do not believe that this is ever going to be an overly positive step in our evolution as it is clear to me that it is becoming harder and harder for kids today to differentiate between "entertainment" and real life.
986312
i am a teen and i recently just read a question on yahoo saying 'how do we make teens more responsible?' i was surprised at how many adults were saying that all teens were criminals. i am not, in fact i get straiight a's in school and have my own job. i was disgusted and felt like swearing and giving abuse. the fact is everyone fights against authority. if someone was telling you to go to bed and to do the dishes i am sure you would say 'i am my own person, you have no rite to tell me wot to do!' i do, i say it in my head, not to my parents because i respect them and they respect me, so everytime i do something which is responsible, i get treated in a more mature way. i bet tha not all adults stick to the speed limit even if you are just over by 5 m.p.h. the only thing is, not just teenagers fight against authority
355977
By observation of the chooses that they make and how they treat other people, especially people close to them. A person could be really nice, but beat his wife behind closed doors. Or a person could be sour and cranky, but spend time helping at-risk teens. Everyone has good and bad in them, some more than others.
33696
Often, people who abuse have been abused themselves. They've learned a distorted pattern of relating to others, and they pass it on. Also, often they have not learned to handle anger well, and so they take it out on their children.
148786
Because kids are learning who they are and they don't understand all the feelings inside of them... It can be a confusing process to become an adult.  \n\nRules of society and all the ideals that are around them - make it hard to figure out what is right and what is wrong and how to go about living thier lives... they are getting more freedom but with that comes more responsibility.  That can be painful to learn.
1065585
It's not just teenagers, it is just a bit more intense for them.  We all care about what other people think of us - it is human nature.  The difference in teenagers and adults is that adults have become better (more practice) at hiding thier true feelings.
1101889
I'm inclined to agree with ☺MrS. FrAnK☺, though I don't necessarily think it's that the teens have more problems.  (If I only could wish. ^-^; )  It's just that the teens are more likely to be avid online visitors vs the older generations.
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Reasons:  A more educated society is generally thought to be a good thing.  \n\nProblems:  Adults have jobs (usually) that compete for time. Many have second language issues, learning disabilities, low self esteem, and a less flexible learning curve.\n\nSolutions:  One on one interaction.  Curriculum and materials based on and designed for adult interests.  Counseling and job placement services.
1080783
Adolescents, are physically the same as an adult. Their sense or reality on many aspects of life's lessens are immature, but grows through experience.\n\nAdults, are held accountable by Laws, Financial Institutions, family members,etc.... Adults have a responsibity to adhere to the "Norms of Society", whereas, when your an Adolsecent, you can rebel against society and get away with excuses.  There is no room for excuses...when your a legal adult!
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People from the USA can be very sheltered. Sometimes I feel like I cannot be an adult around some of these people with small views.\nSex is something that most of us will do at some point in their life. There is no need to pretend it is not happening. If people want more info about it then it should not be a problem.
63245
Attention to teenagers is most often given in this context: parents and adults will often overlook accomplishments or let acccomplishments be clouded by behavior that they either fail to recognize, or by behavior that they think they understand. The only time adults will look at teenagers is when there is a problem, not when teenagers accoplish something. This creates a prejudice and an image bias. Hope it helps.
508114
You can't and that's why they are dangerous. They seek out troubled young people and become their "friends". They gain the trust of people needing to be able to trust or talk to someone & then they will destroy the lives of those they impact when the time is right. Don't ever give out your personal information to anyone and never, never be afraid to tell an adult "NO" if you feel something's wrong. You should assume everyone is a predator and take nothing for granted ever. Young people are trusting and obediant by nature and the predators know that.
839258
Many teens, including myself, are much more interested in "adult" political issues than one would assume; after all, we recognize that in the near future these "adult" issues will become ours.  Why not try to delve into their diverse opinions on topics such as:\n\nreligious freedoms\nabortion\nglobal warming prevention\ngay marriage/unions\npoverty\nthe War in Iraq\nimmigration?\n\nOf course, those topics may not be very specific to teens.  A discussion on materialism and advertising could be very enlightening and is more teen-specific than the previous topics.  I hope you are able to understand and sympathize with whatever topic you choose to discuss.  Three tips: \n\n1) Recognize teens' competence in discussion and don't overpower them\n2) Be affirming of their opinions while simultaneously challenging them to take their beliefs to the next level with probing questions, and \n3) Be sensitive and discerning during the discussion.  \n\nEnjoy the wonderful world of the teen mind! ;)
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I'd assume in a violent school, students would be slightly less open to avoid conflict, and thus, would avoid socializing more as well as hindering adaptation to their new environment.