Cat's In The Cradle
From my previous posts you may not know it, but I am very much interested in what is going on in my country. I don't plan on making this some type of political/social blog, but it is a part of who I am and I love discussing different points of view.
Today, I want to discuss how I believe that increasing child education, reducing poverty, and educating/supporting parents are the ways in which we can prevent children from getting involved with drugs and criminal activity.
The saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." is one of the truest statements I have ever heard. It seems that the number one thing that influences who we are when we grow up is our family. People wonder why today's youth is into drugs, gangs, and violence. I say just look at the parents of those youth and you will find your answer. Neglect, poor or incorrect discipline, abandonment, abuse, drug or alcohol use are all things that can affect generations of families. One family passes down the affects of whatever their parents did wrong until hopefully someone breaks the cycle. Some families don't even realize that they are the ones who are creating the problem in their kids. How exactly do we help families become aware and break the cycle is the real question. Are social programs the way to go or what about banding private programs and groups together to reach out to the source? I feel that until we get rid of the demand for drugs and guns, then any attempts of the government to control them or "War on them" will be incompetent.
What do you think would be an effective way to reduce crime and drug use? Do you support the prevention position or do you have another idea?
posted by Normalcy Overrated @ 1:07 PM
4 Comments:
I believe in general more government intervention will not likely do anything in the long term-- except create a society that is dependent upon the government.
I do believe in your statement about who we are as adults is largely shaped by our childhood.
Freedom means you can do what ever you want. But with freedom comes responsiblity. Something in many ways our society has lost.
Breaking the cycle is difficult, but it can be done. Social programs sponsered by the government won't likely do this. But you can.
Take responsibilty in the community in which you live. Volunteer, be a mentor for a child...
During the school year I volunteer on Saturday mornings to help elementary kids who are struggling in school. So many times all they really need is someone to pay attention to them, to make them feel good about themselves.
I can only imagine if more citizens of this great nation did the same.
Sorry about the randomness... thats all I have for now.
Take care,
Anna.
I just wish that our society wasn't so "me" focused, but more "we" focused. I agree with the fact that the government can't solve problems like this.
I think that its great that you volunteer like that. I try to do my part right now by raising well rounded kids. I am hoping this year that we can adopt a family for Christmas or perhaps go to our Rescue Mission to help out. I try to encourage my kids to be charitable, and hopefully, that will sink in and they will be charitable as adults!
Your comments are very true. Every society will always have the very self centered... but it seems as though much of our entire society is that way.
I'm sure your efforts to raise your kids with good hearts will not be wasted. I am thankful you are taking the time to help them be sucessful citizens of our society.
Someone said an interesting quote to me once: charity starts at home. Its something I've pondered for quite awhile.
Take care,
Anna.
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