New Values For The Next Generation

Do you worry about this country's future when you look at the youth of today? I certainly do, and I think parents have to step in and make sure there kids have strong set of values.

We all want our kids to grow up to be successful adults, but we are mainly responsible for the way they turn up. We are our role models and if they see us disinterested and unmotivated they will end up the same. Instill in your kids the importance of working hard for what they want and how great the feeling of achievement is when you reach your goals.

Instead of letting your kids just sit in their rooms, get them out and about to experience the different aspects of this great country. If they have an insular upbringing with limited interests they will be ill equipped to deal with life as adults.

There is a lot less stress places on family values than there used to be, mainly due to the amount of broken families that exist these days. Respect for elders and a total lack of good manners seems to be a big problem today. Respect has to be earned so make sure that you practice what you preach and lead by example.

Most kids' lives are dominated by media; they all seem to have TV's in their rooms where they watch all sorts of stuff that we aren't aware of. Stricter controls over this are vital.

Young minds are like a sponge and absorb information at an alarming rate, but when that info all comes from the trash on TV we should be very worried. When they start to think that the program is reality we have a real problem. This is a major issue that needs addressing as soon as we possibly can.

Get your kids out in the fresh air to take part in some activities away from their gaming console. This and other pastimes have become a way of life for some kids to the point of obsession. Gaming, like everything else should be monitored and kept to a minimum.

There are so many extra curricular activities available for kids but they need to be encouraged to join on. See if you can get them interested in sports or a hobby and see what clubs their school has after hours. The more wholesome the pastime the better values our kids will learn.

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