“Waukesha Police are recommending charges after two brothers, both in their 30’s, wound up choking and then stabbing and cutting each other. What’s more, police say the two did that while fighting over a Playstation 2 video game controller.
It happened Sunday at a home on Whiterock Avenue. According to Waukesha Police, the brothers got into a fight over whose turn it was to play the game.
The fight escalated into one of the brother’s choking the other. The brother who was being choked then pulled out a knife and cut his brother’s hands. The brother who was doing the choking then grabbed the knife and stabbed his brother in the chest. He then fled the scene.
The brother who fled walked to the hospital, which led him to suffer severely frostbitten fingers.
Police say none of the injuries was life threatening.”
First off, WTF? Have we as a culture learned nothing from games such as Rock Band and Wii Bowling? I mean, I understand wanting to bitchslap your opponent when playing a game like Madden and in extreme situations, a slight physical altercation may ensue. But these two 30-year-old dumbshits only had one controller. The fact of the matter is, it was a fucking PS2! IMHO, there is no game worth stabbing my own brother over, and certainly not for some PS2 title. Now don’t get me wrong, there are some situations that I would find it perfectly alright to go ape-shit on someone. For example, if my friend and I were playing Gears of War 2 and on Wave 50 in Horde mode, and some douchebag decided to unplug the 360 before we saved it. In the rare event that something such as that were to occur, I would probably feel justified in repeatedly kicking them in the balls for an hour or two. Anyways, if they had actually killed eachother, chances are that the world would probably be better off.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
8 ways to help a delinquent teen
Studies show that there are about 8 basic componets that determine if a child will continue delinquent behavior or make a change. If we can address these components the child has a better chance of making it out. Some of these items may be a greater need. You want to focus on the one that is greatest and the ones the young person is willing to tackle.
1. Criminal History The less involvement a child has in breaking the law the better they will be in changing their ways. If a child has a great deal of criminal history the chance of change gets slimmer. You can not change the past behavior but you can try to prevent future delinquency.
2. Education Poor education, low grades, suspensions and expulsions can determine future delinquent behavior. If a young person is doing poorly in this area tutoring, a new school, home schooling may be in order.
3. Family If the young person has "family problems" there is a greater chance of delinquency. divorce, parents who are neglectful or abusive. Even if there is no apparent family problems the young person may perceive the family as a problem. This should be addressed. Family counseling may be beneficial.
4. Leisure and Recreation Idle time is the devil's playground. Young people should be involved in organized recreation activities: sports, music, video game competions etc. It is not about what they are doing but that they are doing enough to keep their interest and stay out of trouble.
5. Companions The more criminal companions young people have the more delinquent they tend to be. On the other hand the more pro-social companions a young person has the better they will
avoid delinquent behavior. Therefore you want to increase the number of pro-social friends a person has. This may include switching schools, allowing the young person to spend time with pro-social friends, mentors, christian camps, christian clubs etc. This is why I am not a big fan of Bootcamps because it increases the young persons exposure to criminal companions.
6. Alcohol and Drugs If the young person is involved in alcohol and drugs this can greatly increase liklihood of future criminal behavior. Substance abuse can quickly start a delinquent snowball that can take years to slow down. Drug Testing, Alcohol and Drug Awareness classes, Alateen are good resources.
7. Pro-crimianl Attitude This means the young person thinks its ok to do drugs, steal something, break the law as long as they do not get caught. Pro-criminal attitudes can be address by increasing empathy. (Showing how their delinquent behavior effects other people)
8. Antisocial Patterns This means young people like to fight against the norm. They make choices not consistent with their normal enviorment or they make choices in which society frowns on. Antisocail patterns can be challenged through non-confrontation discussion. Challenge their faulty logic and let them chew on it. Its not telling them right or wrong but giving them things to think about. A good cognitive behavior counselor can do this outside the home in conjunction with what parents do inside.
Daybreak Counseling Service
Shannon Munford M.A.
www.daybreakservices.com
1. Criminal History The less involvement a child has in breaking the law the better they will be in changing their ways. If a child has a great deal of criminal history the chance of change gets slimmer. You can not change the past behavior but you can try to prevent future delinquency.
2. Education Poor education, low grades, suspensions and expulsions can determine future delinquent behavior. If a young person is doing poorly in this area tutoring, a new school, home schooling may be in order.
3. Family If the young person has "family problems" there is a greater chance of delinquency. divorce, parents who are neglectful or abusive. Even if there is no apparent family problems the young person may perceive the family as a problem. This should be addressed. Family counseling may be beneficial.
4. Leisure and Recreation Idle time is the devil's playground. Young people should be involved in organized recreation activities: sports, music, video game competions etc. It is not about what they are doing but that they are doing enough to keep their interest and stay out of trouble.
5. Companions The more criminal companions young people have the more delinquent they tend to be. On the other hand the more pro-social companions a young person has the better they will
avoid delinquent behavior. Therefore you want to increase the number of pro-social friends a person has. This may include switching schools, allowing the young person to spend time with pro-social friends, mentors, christian camps, christian clubs etc. This is why I am not a big fan of Bootcamps because it increases the young persons exposure to criminal companions.
6. Alcohol and Drugs If the young person is involved in alcohol and drugs this can greatly increase liklihood of future criminal behavior. Substance abuse can quickly start a delinquent snowball that can take years to slow down. Drug Testing, Alcohol and Drug Awareness classes, Alateen are good resources.
7. Pro-crimianl Attitude This means the young person thinks its ok to do drugs, steal something, break the law as long as they do not get caught. Pro-criminal attitudes can be address by increasing empathy. (Showing how their delinquent behavior effects other people)
8. Antisocial Patterns This means young people like to fight against the norm. They make choices not consistent with their normal enviorment or they make choices in which society frowns on. Antisocail patterns can be challenged through non-confrontation discussion. Challenge their faulty logic and let them chew on it. Its not telling them right or wrong but giving them things to think about. A good cognitive behavior counselor can do this outside the home in conjunction with what parents do inside.
Daybreak Counseling Service
Shannon Munford M.A.
www.daybreakservices.com
Friday, June 13, 2008
Anger Management for Golfers
Many of the golfers who I counsel have difficulty managing their feelings on the golf course. The most common troublesome emotions are frustration and anger. As you might expect these two emotions tend to go together.
I teach golfers a number of anger management strategies and techniques and I also show them how to manage their emotions, their thoughts and the course in a more effective manner.
Many years ago, I worked with violent criminals who were in a prison. These people had been convicted of rape, murder and armed robbery. As you might expect, many of these individuals had very bad tempers. While most golfers don’t fall into this category, they do benefit from learning how to manage their feelings when they play golf.
Remember, “Control you emotions. Or they will control you.
A few of these techniques are included in my cd programs for golfers. If you are a high handicapper this is the program for you.
http://www.stayinthezone.com/golf.htm
If you are a single digit handicap player or have been a proficient athlete at other sports this is the program for you:
http://www.stayinthezone.com/get_stay.htm
If you have any questions about managing your brand of anger on the golf course, give me a call at 201 342-3663 or e-mail me at info@stayinthezone.com
Daybreak Counseling Service
www.daybreakservices.com
I teach golfers a number of anger management strategies and techniques and I also show them how to manage their emotions, their thoughts and the course in a more effective manner.
Many years ago, I worked with violent criminals who were in a prison. These people had been convicted of rape, murder and armed robbery. As you might expect, many of these individuals had very bad tempers. While most golfers don’t fall into this category, they do benefit from learning how to manage their feelings when they play golf.
Remember, “Control you emotions. Or they will control you.
A few of these techniques are included in my cd programs for golfers. If you are a high handicapper this is the program for you.
http://www.stayinthezone.com/golf.htm
If you are a single digit handicap player or have been a proficient athlete at other sports this is the program for you:
http://www.stayinthezone.com/get_stay.htm
If you have any questions about managing your brand of anger on the golf course, give me a call at 201 342-3663 or e-mail me at info@stayinthezone.com
Daybreak Counseling Service
www.daybreakservices.com
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