The
gruesome incidents of shooting in various states of US and killing of
innocent people have raised an alarm raising many questions for
introspection. The discussions on the US
media very clearly identified the weak cultural system where the
respect for norms and values is declining and the breaking of family
systems leading to loneliness and negative trends as the root cause of
problems in behaviours and violence. There is also a hot debate on the
increase in mental illness and easy
availability of sophisticated weapons. A study of twenty three rich
countries by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development,
found that US firearm homicide rates were 19.5 times higher than other
high income countries.
No
matter what new policies are formulated inside US and how many reforms
are introduced, the issue cannot be addressed unless the basic problems
are taken cognizance of. The psychologists are also minutely looking
after trends prevalent in society leading to mental disorientation of
individuals involved in violence. The outcome is that they are
discussing the importance of the sanctity of the institution of marriage
and the importance of parenthood.
Analysing
the situation makes us aware that how blessed we are as a society to
have strong cultural bondages and a strong family system. The joint and
extended family is a support which takes care in the hour of need. The
problems in our society related to negative trends and violence can be
overcome by strengthening the institution of marriage and giving
importance to our family relationships.
Anwar Parveen, Islamabad.
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