"We found that girls perpetrate serious threats or physical violence more than boys at ages 12-14, but that boys become the more common perpetrators of serious threats or physical violence by ages 15-18." Elizabeth Mumford and Bruce Taylor, Lead researchers, NORC survey.
I read that and thought, "My goodness." Our society has changed so dramatically and I use that term on purpose. When I was growing up fighting was just between the boys and once the punch was thrown the fight was over. Doesn't seem to be the case with girls.
violent Girls
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
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