From Konstantin Minko Sent Thu, Mar 11th 1999, 14:01
From Konstantin Minko Sent Thu, Mar 11th 1999, 14:01
Irene McC wrote: > > While I certainly don't classify myself within the above category, I > feel that children can only benefit by being exposed to as wide a > spectrum of our community. The recreational use of drugs has > become part of our culture - whether it be frowned upon by society > or not, legal or illegal, they are here and widespread - and kids will, > at some stage, be forced to make a decision themselves whether > or not to "experiment". Surely it is far wiser to come to this > process prepared with knowledge, rather than to believe the > mumbo jumbo that some sleazy pusher is telling you? As the > graffiti goes: say KNOW to drugs. Absolute yes. That goes not only for drugs of any kind. It goes for sex and any issues normally prohibited for children view. No only because the earlier kid learns about that the more time he has to adaptate for that and KNOW about it when he encounters it in his life. Also because he learns about it from his parents the main source for trustworthy information for children. Many psyciatrists advise to learn children about such contradictory issues in full and as straight as possible so that they get objective opinion and not learn about junk from junky on the street whose responsibility before youngsters died ages ago. > In this country of political turmoil and violence (here in South Africa > one woman is > raped every 54 seconds : those are the officially reported crimes on > record) Damn. That shocks. I live in crime ridden country but such figures would send shivers to much more callous person than me. > I'd really be interested in hearing your thoughts and comments. > > Thank you! > > I > * Alien