Some random statistics to compare to:
When junior and senior high students around the nation were asked to identify the causes of the most recent fights they had witnessed, most frequent responses were:
* Someone insulted someone else or treated them disrespectfully (54 percent).
* There was an ongoing feud or disagreement (44 percent).
* Someone was hit, pushed, shoved, or bumped (42 percent).
* Someone spread rumors or said things about someone else (40 percent).
* Someone could not control his or her anger (39 percent).
* Other people were watching or encouraging the fight (34 percent).
* Someone who likes to fight a lot was involved (26 percent).
* Someone didn't want to look like a loser (21 percent).
* There was an argument over a boyfriend or girlfriend (19 percent).
* Someone wanted to keep a reputation or get a name (17 percent)
LinkIf you take a look at kids who are having problems and emotional issues these numbers are going to go way way up. Kids who live a more at-risk lifestyle tend to get into more physical fights according to reports.
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