A Real Solution

Not long ago I watched a talk show having discussions about teen violence.In the discussion,they spoke on one young teen girl who had committed suicide after being assisted by someone she met on the internet.While the talk show discussion centered on who's at fault or who's responsible,no one discussed a possible solution to the teen violence.It's true that there are people to blame and,to me,those people are the ones in our communities as they raise our kids.Naturally,the most logical place to start for a possible solution is our own communties.The internet has become a virtual community,but it does not replace the human presence which is more significant in our "real"communities. We have stopped getting physically involved with our youths which has led to other things taking the lead in the form of support-BET,internet,video games,and drugs.....These numerous distractions has become vital in our youths lives and the role model title has added different contours to it's shape,that , it is almost impossible to identify one in the communities.A real role model is someone kids look up to,who they can learn from and who they can seek advice and guidance.I was lucky growing up:I had one.The community I grew up in was basically my role model as they took extra steps to ensure,we as youngsters,did things in the "hood" with respect.We have to replant this old fashioned tradition in our communities and it should help curve the teen violence,and to me, that is the real solution.
By A.Barnes