Title: Teen Gangstas | Psychology Today
Headings: Teen Gangstas
Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D.
Teen Gangstas
How can you protect your teen from gangs?

Content: 4. To Have A Place to Hang and Something to Do- Gangs instill their member that they don't need anyone else in life but their "brothers or sisters" and that the "family will always take care of them". So, members spend their time hanging out, getting into trouble and partying. Gangs throw some massive bashes with music, drugs, alcohol, sex and violence. 5. For the Thrill - Some teens like the thrill of doing something to see if they can get by with it. This can include engaging in illegal activities. Some teens may enjoy the "high" or "rush" they get from breaking the law and defying authority. 6. Peer Pressure - Gangs can put the squeeze on teens to join their life of crime.