Ways to tackle juvenile delinquency

Ways to tackle juvenile delinquency

From Bisnis Indonesia

From observation I would say it's certain TV programs, erotic
and crime films in the cinemas, pornographic books and magazines,
as well as social environment that push teenagers into delinquent
behavior, hurting themselves and others as well.

A survey by Bappenkar, the agency for combating narcotic abuse
and youth delinquency, made last year shows that 68 percent of
teenage students had at least once watched a "blue film" and 28
percent of them had become addicted to watching such shows.

I wish to make the following suggestions as ways to reduce
crimes by today's youths:

* Parents, who have the first responsibility for the
upbringing of children in the home during formative years, should
teach these children to enjoy full parental attention, love and
understanding in a happy home.

* Give the children religious education and attune them to
appreciate good deeds.

* Engage youngsters in positive activities. Government support
is of course expected particularly in creating a conductive
atmosphere for the breeding of creative ideas.

* Parents, educators and the government should act in unison
to pull youngsters away from influences tending to get them into
crimes.

Junus Immanuel

Sukolilo, Surabaya