Teenage Issues

I am not sure if it is really a' cultural 'occurence or is it simply a belief in - what we give , we sure get back... that I once again broach the subject of Teenage issues.

Under my previous titles I have emphasized the importance of Love, Communication, and establishing an open line of communication between your teenager and yourself. As seen ,today's growing concerns on subjects of Teenage drugs-addiction, alcoholism, pregnacy etc. it is all the more necessary that an open forum for discussion be established and brainstorm sessions between us parents take place before we are once again far behind the Chinese or the Japanese and even other so called third-world nations in such simple accomplishments as 'Child Raising' !!! Yes , it is time we parents all speak out or address this serious threat to our Youth.

The time is here, the time is now. Our teenagers are lost, not for their own waywardness but from lack of having a Torch-bearer who can stand by them and show them the way. Just superficially saying, Oh honey we are always there for you, is not cutting it as we can see. We have to ,literally, be there when they are confronted by issues of drugs, alcohol, premature sex , pregnancy etc. They must have a Solid hand right there for them that they can hold and feel that they are safe, without any prejudices or comments from their peers.... when they chose not to be a victim.