One of the most pressing subjects during this crucial time is our children.  I hope that you agree with me, as I see a urgent need for our children to be uplifted from their present condition.

There is a serious "problem" with our children.  I submit to you that if we, as adults, take significant time with our children, we can alleviate the problems of/with our children.

Please talk with, not to your children.  Please explain how serious life is these days, and try not preach to or at them.  Remember what it was like when you were young.  The difference between your and their generation is that the mass media daily portrays this generation as "uncivilized or animals".

Be aware of the fact that the children, of all ages, are watching you and I.  They watch to see how we react to various situations.  Whether we choose to believe it or not, every adult in a child's life is a "role model".

I agreed with Mr. Charles Barkley, when he said that he was not a role model.  His job is to be a sports figure and to win as many basketball games as possible, not to be your child's role model.  That is your job.  It is my belief, that the parents and the extended family members are and should be the main role models.

The children do not know what We know.  They are not adults.  They are children!  They need guidance and love.

That is not to say that the "Wild Ones" should get off because they are not aware of proper conduct.  What I am saying is, "Look folks, let's get with the program!"  As Sister Souljah says on her Tape/CD 360 DEGREES OF POWER, "The children cannot raise themselves.  The Television, the Baby sitter, the Radio cannot raise your children.  Anything You want your children to know, YOU must teach them.  If you do not teach the children, they will not know, they will not know!"

Parents, please instruct your children in the following:

* GOD
* Morals
* Values
* Scruples
* Integrity
* Character
* Honesty
* Respect for Themselves
* Respect for Others
* Respect for Life

It is my belief, that if the above are instilled into our children, the crisis manifesting itself today, will reverse.  Be aware that is our duty, as adults, to instill these in our children!

Tyree