Radio Commentary
Negativity appears everywhere in
media reports because conflict makes news.
Violence and negativity also appear in movies, games, and music videos,
mostly because the manufacturers consider it entertaining and are rewarded
financially by producing this sort of content.
This negative bombardment can give
a false impression to young people that the world around them is not very
positive.
For this reason, it’s a good idea
to find time to talk with children about good things.
Focus especially on what is
positive in their neighborhood and their school.
Positive stories surround us if we
make a point of looking for them – neighbors who’ve helped neighbors, people
with worthy causes, and so forth.
It is also very clear from the
research that developing a positive attitude in school-age children is
important to success in the classroom.
In fact, hearing positive news can
help your child feel good about school in general and schoolwork in particular.
Make it a special point to share
your enthusiasm about students who help out and make a difference in the
community.
By holding up those young people as
a model, your children may then strive to be one of them.
That’s how the chain of compassion begins and that’s how we can help
pass it along for future generations.
