On 1/18/2014 3:36 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

Actually, I don't know, since I am not obsessed with the violent
criminal happenings in either urban or suburban area. My suspicion is
that the violent teens in most places are pretty much in the same age
group.


Teens usually *are* in the same age group Harry.

The violence witnessed today is far more complex than simple ethnic,
racial or urban vs suburban statistics can define, IMO.

It's more related to declining values/morals, drugs, economics and for
the biggest reason (I still believe), lack of active and motivated
parenting.

Then, of course, even that has changed. If teens don't like what their
parents prescribe, they can sue them ... and win.