Some people believe that a key ingredient to prevention of violence, in or out of school, is greater parental supervision and responsibility for their children.
In her book A Tribe Apart, Patricia Hersch (1998) documents the lives of eight teens growing up in a Virginia suburb over a three-year period.
Her conclusion:" Children need meaningful adult relationships in their lives.
Secretary of Education Richard Riley cites studies showing that youths who feel connected to their parents and schools are less likely to engage in high-risk behavior.