“This study raises serious concerns about an under-recognized consequence of war,” said Sarah Reed, who led the research of military families in Washington state.

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press / Newsvine.com

Submitted by David Culver

A new study suggests that when parents are deployed in the military, their children are more than twice as likely to carry a weapon,  join a gang or be involved in fights.

And that includes the daughters.

“This study raises serious concerns about an under-recognized consequence of war,” said Sarah Reed, who led the research of military families in Washington state.

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