Guns and

Guns and juveniles

From Neraca

Juvenile delinquency, in all its forms, has been increasing and has now reached an intolerable condition.

Recently, a senior high school student accidentally shot his friend to death while they played with a gun made in a gun factory in Cipacing, West Java. And also another victim had to die for nothing because he became a target of a group of youngsters who played with guns while racing their motorbikes at high speed.

Teachers reject blame for such naughtiness because it usually occurs outside of school hours. Unfortunately their parents make excuses and admit that their jobs and social activities rob them of most of their time.

The lack of love and control from their parents is not the only reason these children become delinquents.

I think the factory in Cipacing, West Java deserves blame because they do not carefully screen their buyers, so the students are easily able to acquire guns.

This is time to pay more attention to the students before things go from bad to worse.

DIAPRI S

Jakarta