Violence Is Everywhere: Can We Ever Put an End to It?

Violence is everywhere, and many people choose the violent way rather than the peaceful way to resolve conflicts. They believe that going the hard way is necessary to get what they want, and so, society has made it a common thing, gradually normalizing it as the only way to have your way. Violence can come in various forms, like killing, shedding blood, physical assault, bullying, etc. All of these involve people inflicting pain and injury on others, thereby satisfying themselves while making the victims suffer.

Sometimes, I ask myself: should violence be the way? We are in a world that values violence more than solving conflicts more peacefully. You will hear people saying violence is what can get you to the top. Most people do not want to deal calmly with situations but think the only way to be heard is by going nuts and acting crazy sometimes. Violence is caused by a lot of things.

One of them is childhood experiences. An individual who has gone through difficult times while growing up, perhaps being abused at a younger age or experiencing deep trauma, could easily develop violent tendencies later in life.

Another factor is the kind of movies people watch while growing up. Some movies encourage violence, and so, many children hold onto that firmly, thinking it reflects reality. Many of us grew up watching violent movies. Like me, I have loved action movies right from childhood. When someone recommends a movie to me, the first question I would ask is, "Do they fight or hold guns?" I love watching those scenes where blood is shed and where guns and other harmful objects are used.

These are the kinds of things children see, and before long, they start imitating them as they play around. I remember as a child, when we acted out drama amongst ourselves, we always made sure there was a little form of violence. Even though our parents tried stopping us (and many of us obeyed), some kids didn't and eventually became a nuisance in society.

Another cause of violence is the kind of environment one lives in. I'm glad I was taken away from the neighbourhood I lived in early on. Otherwise, I might have become a hooligan, causing all sorts of violence in the area. I saw the difference between that kind of environment and the one I was taken to live in. In the former, aggression was a survival tactic, while in the latter, people resolved issues through dialogue and understanding. This shift shaped my perspective on conflict and how it should be handled.

The truth is that violence shouldn't be the way to resolve issues or to get what you want as we need to recognize the place of peace. Something is fulfilling about embracing peace and living a satisfying life rather than going down a destructive path.

Though violence cannot be completely curbed or eliminated because there are those who have chosen that path completely and there's nothing you tell them that would make them change, there's still a chance to be more responsible and well-behaved. Violence shouldn't be a lifestyle.

To be honest, I find the act of violence reckless and irresponsible. I truly believe that everyone can choose to live happily with one another instead of inflicting pain on others. In the end, when violence takes place, it affects both parties. Even though one might feel like they’ve won, in the long run, there is always a price to pay.

Children should also be closely monitored by parents regarding the kind of movies they watch. The truth is that becoming violent is often influenced by the content children are exposed to. Some movies often focus more on violence as a solution rather than promoting peaceful resolutions.

Also, I would say turning violent is ultimately a choice. I could have chosen to be a violent person, given the number of action-packed movies I have watched, but I didn't. Nevertheless, parents play a crucial role in guiding and protecting their children from movies that support or encourage violence as a means to an end.

Sometimes, you don't have to be violent to defend yourself, nor should your background determine how you handle conflict. Choosing peace is often a better way because some situations are simply beyond our control. In such cases, patience and empathy become powerful tools for achieving what we desire.

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