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Proving that a particular family problem led to a particular act of violence is probably impossible. Nonetheless, some common issues within a family are associated with juvenile delinquency and future violence. For example, violence between parents (or between a parent and his or her partner) has been linked to future violence by children. For this reason, many state laws provide more severe punishment for domestic violence when it’s committed in the presence of a child.

Similarly, physical and sexual abuse by adults on children may play a big part in leading those children to commit the same acts when they grow up. Kids who are constantly exposed to violence can come to view violence as an appropriate way to solve conflict. For example, a boy who regularly sees his mom’s boyfriend physically and emotionally abuse her may copy the abusive behavior when he grows up because he never learned other skills for resolving arguments with others, especially women.