Parenting And Hate Crimes

Bad Parenting and Hate Crimes Abstract

The effects of bad parenting cannot be patrolled by the federal government because of the freedoms afforded to American citizens in the constitution. Bad parents instill in their children a number of negative values and morals that influence how they treat others and their relationship with crime. There are many institutions afforded by the federal government like public schools, police departments and social service programs that aid children from troubled homes. More solutions to the problem of bad parenting and the discriminatory tradition they pass on to their children are needed and discussed. How society reacts to hate crimes committed by minors is further examined as well as the appropriate
As stated previously, what parents teach their children cannot be infringed upon by the United States government. The United States government has a rich history of passing legislation that protects minority groups from discrimination. Unfortunately for society, those laws do not influence how some parents choose to teach their children hatred. The quality of a parent cannot be measured in any particular unit of data but bad parenting is easier to judge. Bad parenting leads to children learning negative behaviors and untrue stereotypes (Agnew, Cullen & Unnever, 2006). Bad parenting neglects educating children with factual evidence and kindness (Agnew, Cullen & Unnever, 2006). Immature, selfish and misguided parents are the reason there are children who commit all types of crimes including hate crimes (Agnew, Cullen & Unnever, 2006). Racism, sexism, homophobia, etc are passed down from generation to generation until a parent stands up and decides that they will no longer continue to teach hate to their children. Hate is an issue in the United States because parents continue to teach their children that it is
School is the "second most influential" place for children other than their home. The United States government passed the Civil Rights Act as one of many possible solutions to the problem of discrimination. "Integrating school systems allowed children from all types of households" to interact with people they may have never had the opportunity to meet if not for school (Babb, 1997-1998). School administrators have the responsibility to make their facilities as diverse as possible to allow children from all backgrounds to feel comfortable and stimulated. "Ignorance is the root of discrimination" and education is the only solution (Jennings, Jones, Loughran & Ray, 2013). School administrators have a large amount of options when it comes to diversity programs that helps children learn how to interact and respect the differences between them and everyone else. A particular school sanctioned resource that focuses on eliminating discrimination are multicultural programs. Sports, music and civic programs also help bring together children from all backgrounds and develop relationships with their