FAMILY MURDERS: FAMILY CRIMES ARE ON AN INCREASE - WHAT ARE THE CAUSES? CAN FAMILY MURDERS BE PREVENTED?



Why do we see so many family murders in the world today?

Most family murders are committed by family men who go on a rampage and kill their entire family, and themselves. The biggest culprit here is stress - which could be the result of a combination of factors that are regarded as a threat by the person committing the crime.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON REASONS FOR LOVE CRIMES AND FAMILY MURDERS?

WHAT ARE THE COMMON REASONS FOR LOVE CRIMES AND FAMILY MURDERS?

What are the reasons behind this social & moral ill? - Reasons for an increase in family murders include, but are not limited to:

Reasons include financial problems, work-related stress, jealousy and/or infidelity. But why do these people take their families along? Why don't they just kill themselves and leave their wives/spouses and children alone?

According to experts, reasons why men usually kill the whole family include:

1. Protection (ironically). This is when a man feels that his family is going to suffer without him, if he takes his own life or commits suicide. The reasons for the crime would usually be personal or the man's own doing/fault. They are being very selfish here, yet they think they are being protective and caring. That is the irony of it.

2. Jealousy and/or possessiveness. The man could be jealous that his wife will see other men and/or even spend his money when he is gone.

3. Extra-marital affairs/Infidelity. The thought of killing a family could be triggered by the lust/infatuation one feels for another person.

4. Greed/the love of money - when spouses want to cash up on inheritances.

5. Stress and/or depression (and other mental or pshychological problems

Whatever the reasons and the dynamics, family murders are an increasing phenomenon in our societies today. A holistic approach needs to be employed to prevent such devastating incidents. Typically stressful occupations, like police officers, for example, need to come with extensive support, empathy and counselling. Any minor office or job-related issues could impact negatively on the officer's emotional state/stability. Debts should, by all means and as far as possible, be avoided. So should love-triangles/infidelity. Communication is key, between employers and employees AND between husbands and wives (or spouses).



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