Page 10B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, June 7, 1995 Three muskateers — These three-month-old Siberian- Husky pups (right), although wait ing in line for vaccine shots, still managed to smile for the photographer any- way. The pups are owned by Bob and Tammy Wasilenkoff of Glade. LOOK TO THE SUN FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS. Pest Remedies * Most flea species are specific to one or a ‘smait number of host species, which includes birds, animals and humans. © Fleas are biting parasites and may carry many diseases. . © Flea larvae feed on animal or vegetable debris; the adults feed on blood. © Adults are minute to small (2-4 mm), wingless, with I I flattened sides, and have leng legs adapted for one age crawling of jumping. 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MITCHELL SUPPLY LTD. 490-13th Ave., canned, B.C. 365-7252 The Castlegar Sun Fighting ‘dirty’ more common in school tussles Submitted After-school fights have been played out in schoolyards for gen- erations, But what sparks school- ground scuffles in the ‘90s is often more than peer pressure, accord- ing to a study on kids who fight, conducted by a Simon Fraser Uni- versity graduate student. The study points to a need to address the root causes of violence. Anne Berglund, a Lower Mainland high school and SFU masters’ student in edu- cation, interviewed nine kids who were involved in schoolyard fights, and a trio of fight “watch- ers”, those who cheer, crowd and push participants. While peer pressure plays a major role in prompting fights, d found that di need for power, control and respect, those who are more susceptible to H * the and how youths per violence, have increasingly become factors. She also found more female youths are ready to fight. “Eighty per cent of the kids who came to see me during my first year as a counsellor had’ been victimized in some way,” explains Berglund. “Conflict res- olution programs were intro- duced in the schools, but some kids replied that they weren't interested in solving conflicts; they wanted to start them. Teach- ing new skills doesn't always address the underlying issues that make these kids fight.” Berglund says some victimiz- ers have been victims and often choose the new role to avoid the former one. Exposure to violence and aggressive behavior, in movies, for example, provokes DON'T TAKE A BACK SEAT “Some of these kids believe that violent movies teach them how to get respect,” says Berglund. “They even quote lines from these movies. Consequently, they seek provocation for its own sake, believing that’s a good enough reason to fight.” Fighting “etiquette” has changed. “Before, there were cer- tain rules; you don’t hit someone with glasses, for instance,” Berglund explains. “But ‘dirty’ fighting has become valued. “Although 90 per cent of vio- lent acts are still committed by males, there appears to be more female participation, with the same = Science issues of power, control, respect, and ‘being tough,’” she adds. “Many female youths are inter- nalizing messages from movies, such as Thelma and Louise. There’s now a female Power Ranger, so girls are being social- ized into violence at an early age.” Berglund doesn’t think chang- ing laws as a means of deterring youth crime is the answer. “Focusing on the Young Offend- ers’ Act only avoids dealing with the real issues and getting to the root of the problem,” she says. “Studies have shown that con- sequences are not effective. More focus on social programs, coordi- nated with schools, would be a step in the right direction.” Continued from 9B hat shows the special properties of minerals, fossilized bone frag- ments, shells and plants and the always-exciting gold panning experience on the shores of the Kootenay River. Guided tours of the earth science lab began last Thursday and contin- mentary school teachers from the Castlegar, Trail and Nelson school districts, and others within the Selkirk College region are invited to phone to book a tour date Two tours a day are possible, but dates must be booked in advance as this popular field trip fills up fast. To book a tour date, Wednesday, June 7, 1995 ABOUT_OUR MA ZOD A v1) TO Ss 692 A SIMPLE LITTLE AD SIMPLE LITTLE RATE. NO LIMIT FINANCING contact either Mehain or Mular at ue weekdays until June 28. Ele- the Castlegar campus. "GRADUATES MPG City, very =e easy to own! 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