I was raised to respect my elders, other races, other religions, the police, fireman, those in authority over us, and on and on and on. If one looks at the problems today it is frightening to watch. Seems like homicides are a daily fact of life in most cities in the US. Drugs, violence, robberies, rape, etc. all point back to a persons "up bringing". It is not about the number of police officers, or guns, or lack of jobs, or long hot summer nights. WAKE UP PEOPLE", it's about Families! Broken homes, lack of respect for the institution called "MARRIAGE" and" FAMILY VALUES". If we spent less on welfare and hand outs and programs that just don't work we would make great strides toward turning our economy around. Maybe there should be a tax break for families that eat dinner together and discuss the days activities, or who have taught their kids common everyday values and respect. Give a tax credit to those who remain gainfully employed for long periods of time.
When I was young I received an allowance if I did my chores everyday and did them well. Where is the enticement to be a good citizen of this Great Country? I have always earned everything I have gotten. Today the best thieves and drug dealers are the ones that "got it all figured out" and know how to play in this flawed system that we call our Government. Welfare recipients that are able to work should work and women should have babies to bless this world rather than being seen as a welfare check. Many have lived quite well on our welfare system from Generation to Generation. They get an education, but not a good one.
When parents FOCUS on teaching good Principle and Values to their children, our problems will begin to go away and become "Self Correcting". What can we as individuals do to help our situation? Change a child's life, show them respect as well as teach them respect. It all starts today. Be an example. You never know who is watching and who's life may be changed by your good example.
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