Street brawls getting worse

Street brawls getting worse

From Moneter Indonesia

Street brawls among high school students are an everyday sight
in Jakarta. The situation has become more serious because sharp
weapons are now used, which have resulted in deaths. For parents
whose sons are nearing adulthood the brawls have become a great
concern. We are saddened every time we hear or read about these
fights.

The reasons for the street brawls remain a mystery. Although,
the pattern of creating fights with other schools resembles a
security forces pattern of action. The fighting among high school
students may be an imitation of some of the student's fathers or
brothers who are security personnel. There is a saying that the
apple does not fall far from the tree. The fighting among high
school students is one of the many things learned from their
elders.

As a parent I am extremely worried about the safety of my son
who is now studying at a high school in Central Jakarta. As a
mother of many children, I humbly request the students involved
in the street brawls stop their fighting, as they do not benefit
anyone. There is more loss than benefit. They should realize that
they have been raised to form the next generation to replace
their parents.

SULASTRI CITRAWATI

Jakarta