Disturbing
Violence is not uncommon. But it is disturbing to note that the age of those that commit violent crimes is dropping. The latest news is about a pair of 12 year old girls. I still cannot digest that they stabbed their "friend" 19 times, and for what? To please a fictional horror character they found on the Internet. I'm not blaming the Internet for this. But, I'm thoroughly upset that the parents had not notice that these two girls were planning such a thing since February this year. - News courtesy: CNN.
The other day, one of the cable channels was airing a program on children who became killers. I just could not watch it and I turned away. The world out there is becoming scary every day. As a father, I'm not only worried about children becoming victims in such situations; I'm equally worried that we have not done anything about educating our parents community on how to help children especially on the Internet.
I had been to a DARE graduation recently. For those that have not heard about it, DARE is a program at schools to teach students about making right decisions. It teaches them the ill effects of bad habits and encourages them to stand up against bullying. Well, that is a good start. But just not enough. We are now talking about children committing criminal acts, instigated by faceless elements that no government seems to have control over. Parents will need to be guided to take more responsibility here.
As parents, we need professional guidance on how to herd our children away from such devilish elements. I would like to strongly recommend parent education to the PTA, and see how this can be addressed across all towns and cities. Any thoughts, well, and actions?
The other day, one of the cable channels was airing a program on children who became killers. I just could not watch it and I turned away. The world out there is becoming scary every day. As a father, I'm not only worried about children becoming victims in such situations; I'm equally worried that we have not done anything about educating our parents community on how to help children especially on the Internet.
I had been to a DARE graduation recently. For those that have not heard about it, DARE is a program at schools to teach students about making right decisions. It teaches them the ill effects of bad habits and encourages them to stand up against bullying. Well, that is a good start. But just not enough. We are now talking about children committing criminal acts, instigated by faceless elements that no government seems to have control over. Parents will need to be guided to take more responsibility here.
As parents, we need professional guidance on how to herd our children away from such devilish elements. I would like to strongly recommend parent education to the PTA, and see how this can be addressed across all towns and cities. Any thoughts, well, and actions?
posted by Vijay at 9:51 AM
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