Ecstasy dilemma<\/p>\n
From Suara Karya<\/p>\n
We should regard the widespread use of drugs such as Ecstasy
\nas a national danger rather than an international threat.
\nYoungsters are the biggest consumers of drugs. We should also
\nappreciate the efforts of the law enforcers who repeatedly foiled
\nthe distribution of Ecstasy among teenagers in quite effective
\nways.<\/p>\n
However, law enforcement actions come in sporadic bursts,
\neffective for only brief periods. With \"sporadic bursts\", we mean
\nto say that the law decides to act only when drug use has claimed
\na life. For example, there is the case of Aldi, who succumbed to
\nan overdose of Ecstasy in the home of a friend, Ria Irawan.<\/p>\n
Shortness of time does not allow a probe into the cause of the
\nproblem.<\/p>\n
To be quite honest, the family should first and foremost be
\nheld responsible in this case. The family is an essential source
\nin extending moral education to a child. From the family, its
\nparents in particular, a child learns how to give love, attention
\nand understanding. They will become the child's yardstick of good
\nand polite behavior.<\/p>\n
However, the era of emancipation and globalization has, little
\nby little, decreased family influence. Parents have become too
\nbusy, bringing a total change in the parental role.<\/p>\n
If parents before assumed a respectable image, today it is an
\nentirely different matter. Parents no longer give attention and
\nlove; they bombard their children with material objects.
\nTherefore, children search for attention and love outside their
\nhomes. They seek to release their frustrations.<\/p>\n
If matters have reached such a stage, a family is doomed. In
\nthe end, a change of outlook about the parental role and a
\nrevival of the true function and role of parents might make
\nchildren want to stay at home. This would keep them away from
\nnegative influences and the use of drugs.<\/p>\n
Creating an alcohol and drug-free nation is the main function
\nof a family, while school education and public influence would
\nonly be complementary to a child's development.<\/p>\n
SUBAGIYO<\/p>\n
Jember, East Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ecstasy-dilemma-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }