Radio Commentary
Sometimes we want so much for our
children, and our community’s children, that doing what’s best for them can
seem overwhelming.
There are too many bases to cover;
too many areas to support or protect to make sure our children get our best
efforts.
It can help to focus our energies
on a shared vision.
A publication called Helping Kids
Succeed has a great approach.
It asks us to imagine living in a
community where all young people feel loved and supported by their families and
neighbors, with many positive, caring places to go.
• Where all young people know what
is expected of them — what actions are acceptable and not acceptable. And where
they see adults set good examples in those areas;
• A community where all young
people believe that education and life-long learning are important, and have
strong values that guide their actions;
• A community where all young
people have skills to make healthy choices and have good relationships; where
all young people feel strong, worthwhile, and connected to some purpose in
life.
Finally it asks us to imagine a
community where all young people are really valued by everyone.
Imagine the richness of life for
everyone in such a community.
