tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596146115878589218.post5390105814877397579..comments2023-04-05T05:03:02.353-07:00Comments on Safe Kids Now Blog: 20 Reason Why Good Kids Make Bad Choices!Safe Kids Now National Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13995790185623031699noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596146115878589218.post-62421029381642246172010-09-10T10:22:17.467-07:002010-09-10T10:22:17.467-07:00Message posted by Steve Q Shannon on "Ezine A...Message posted by Steve Q Shannon on "Ezine Articles"<br /><br />This powerful article gets 20 cogent points across without any long winded prologue. I could see this as a poster in civic, social, educational, and law enforcement locations not to mention as a flyer inserted in the material sent home with the new Mom and Dad when they and their baby are released from the hospital or clinic. It's that important. Re-purposing expands and nurtures the life of excellent articles like this one.Safe Kids Now National Networkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995790185623031699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596146115878589218.post-34778588793726440242010-08-27T21:19:33.714-07:002010-08-27T21:19:33.714-07:00Thank you, Safe Kids Now! Each and every point un...Thank you, Safe Kids Now! Each and every point under loss of family and loss of community is so true. I remember (as does Stephanie!) a great gentleman named Richard Arthur who showed clearly why young people who joined gangs were seeking the exact same things that a true, loving family is supposed to provide. Then we move to our neighborhood, community, churches (faith organizations) and can really get into it!<br /><br />One way to make our website more catchy is keep up with - and advertise - the current media coverage of bullying. In the link below of Scholastic Magazine, Choices for example, Demi Lovato confesses that she used to be bullied by other girls when she was in junior high and goes on to share how she overcame it (Demi refused to be a "pincushion" as Stephanie describes many of the victims who find themselves targets for bullies.)<br /><br />To view this article, copy and paste:<br /><br />1) http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3754634 <br /><br />onto your browser. Then click on: <br /><br />2) DOWNLOAD THIS ISSUE'S FEATURE STORY! Click here to download a PDF of "Exposing Bullies." <br /><br />Keep up the good work - and let's think and pray about how we can join you and work together effectively in our communities in order to make a real positive difference in the lives of our youth.dakyorosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442732492371873882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596146115878589218.post-91261451490934105562010-08-27T14:59:10.496-07:002010-08-27T14:59:10.496-07:00Stephanie, I really agree with what you are saying...Stephanie, I really agree with what you are saying. I think we must create a community of caring again for our young people--reaching out to them, and watching for signs of neglect or sadness. While I am glad that young people today are living in a world of affluence and access to very sophisticated technology and information, they still need us as a source of warmth, support, caring and love. We want our young people to be smart, independent and sophisticated, yet we must recognize that they still have an emotional core that is very youthful and in need of guidance, support and wisdom. So I agree, we need to illuminate the unwise choices, and assist then in making better choices, but also giving them our support, interest and listening ear, as well. Cessaly - Decatur, GAAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00174485036293922691noreply@blogger.com