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In an
annual census report on crime in the United States, it appears crime
will not be going away anytime soon.
In a report published by the Department of Justice, there are some
shocking revelations concerning crime.
Did you know that overall, there were 11,605,378 crimes committed in
2000?
The year 1999 was slightly higher with 11,634,``78 criminal offenses
committed.
Some folks say it is just the inevitable conclusion when you have
the liberty of freedom in a democratized society.
These days, there is a lot of liberal ideology being spread around
to our young people that if something makes them feel good, it's OK
to go ahead and do it. Hollywood glorifies sex, drugs, murder, rape
and theft.
My nephew has a video game called "Grand Theft Auto."
The more cars you steal, the more points scored. He has this game
mastered.
How many other kids, as well, have similar games mastered?
It no longer is a game, however, when they get busted for just
acting out learned behavior that our society has sold them.
Did you know that 85 percent of the men in prison come from
fatherless homes?
Also, 72 percent of the men incarcerated had mothers who conceived
before the age of 18.
These days, the odds are stacked against a kid not getting into
trouble.
We all need to meet the needs of children -- especially those who
are disadvantaged, predisposed to a bad lot in life.
Children need guidance, structure and discipline, things that
Hollywood and single-parent homes often lack.
The rock band of the '70s, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, said it
best: "Teach Your Children Well."
Those of us willing to lead by example can begin to make a
difference in life by reaching out to troubled kids.
Some are in better positions to do this than others: teachers, youth
leaders, coaches.
There also are some who are educated with the voice of experience.
Consequently, we all can make a difference in a positive way when we
as adults choose not to be like kids ourselves, taking on
responsibility by teaching all our children well.
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