Who here does not see their child as the most precious thing in their lives? We do whatever we can to protect them but do not always think to protect them from themselves by not wanting to scold them or take away something they find important such as their cell phone. Now I’m not condoning helicopter moms but parents have to open their eyes to some dangers that are not so obvious, or they may not even know is going on. There are so many issues right now that are affecting our children and at such a young age! Pill addictions are starting in grade school, texting while driving, oral sex on the back of the school bus, girls getting pregnant at 12!? As much as you would like to think that this only happens in the bad part of town think again. The biggest offenders are often living in the suburbs. Parents have to get their heads out of the sand and educate themselves and their kids about what’s going on with their children in this whole different world then when they grew up. It also takes community awareness to help control these dangerous situations. Schools should be bringing in teens that have been there and lived to tell about it. Mentor programs for children would be an excellent idea. They are cutting so many school programs and it is going to drive the adults of the future down the wrong road. We have a responsibility to protect our children and prepare them for the world that we brought them into. Our kids are indeed our most precious treasure in life. Don’t let them down by being afraid to open your eyes and foresee the dangers ahead.
Blog #12 – Response 3 to: “We have to do something about this. Life is precious.” – Lee Gonzales March 26, 2010
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