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Show 12 Hilltop. Times Aug. 5, 1993 Thwart crime, teach your children well by Hubert Gilbert Tinker AFB, Okla. violent crime murder, rape, is reported to the bery or assault Lt Apolice somewhere in this country every 17 seconds. Nationally, more than 5,000 children are victims of violent crime each day. During a local July 4 event, I noticed s who had several groups of young been drinking and smoking. Their language was abusive, and every other word was profanity. Parents can help prevent crime by educate ing their children and by ensuring their children are behaving properly. Violence ruins individual lives, tears apart the fabric of communities and makes the cost of police and emergency care soar. Stopping violent crime can mean working on one or more of these problems, depending on the rob--0 teen-ager- ready been in juvenile correction facilities claim that if their parents had shown they cared by discipline, they probably wouldn't Most children expect their parents to lead them in the right direction, and they even expect have been involved in a crime. They were just seeking attention from someone who cared. Children need love from their parents. Things change for the better when anger and outrage turn to action, when despair is replaced with determination and when that is replaced by love. Every step forward counts. no matter how small not better overnight, but get may Things discipline. when their behavior patthey're terns are set and more difficult to change. Parents must set an example and insist on knowing at all times where their children are. They should set times for children to be teen-ager- s, they can get better. home and stick by them. Once a child returns home, parents should talk to him to find out how his day was and then listen to him. Children should be taught to settle arguments with words, not fists or weapons. Parents should tell them not to stand around and form an audience when others are arguing. A group makes a good target situation. There are some things each of us can, and for violence. Parents should advise children not to use alcohol or drugs and to stay away must, do to educate our children and others from places where the substances are used on preventive measures against crime. and people who use them. Parents can teach children how to Most children expect their parents to lead reduce their risk of being victims of violent them in the right direction, and they even crime. That education should begin early in the children's lives, rather than waiting until expect discipline. Most children who have al Five It Points l '89 Ford Diesel Roberts YOUR HiHffliri,J.,.yJ!ll 295-913- 2 ; buy o eiLL o m Model Home Furniture Liquidation. High Quality Sofas, Dining Room Sets, Bedroom Sets and much more! Refrigerators $9000 Selection! with Warranty-Bi- g Washer Open" Tues.-Sa- t. 10:00-7:0- 0. SERVICE 650 No. Main Mailhandlers Accepted m SALES G Dryer Sets Dodge Grand Caravan '14,995 LE pkg., locks, windows, tilt, cruise tan Hills & Lay J '92 10,995 stereo TO CHECK Bountiful O S-- 10 4x4 Pickup, tape, tow miles Five Points Mall Honda Accord EX sliding roof, with all the toy- sprivacy glass, absolutely .......... like brand new...... AVE! bedliner. tilt, cruise, .... Really a nice red truck '92 Che. ( '90 4x4 Pickup XL with air, V4-- Dr. Randall 0 f. SUrJliWER SUZZILERSE Family Chiropractic T. Everyone should get involved in the war against crime. Work with public agencies and other organizations in the prevention of crime. Get to know your security police and local authorities. Most have staff members trained in ways to prevent crime. They're an excellent resource, because they know your community and can get you in touch with the aid you need no matter what the problem. The bottom line is: get involved. Gilbert (Courtesy of the Tinker Take-ofworks with the 645th Security Police Squadron, Tinker AFB, Okla.) IfSTa LEASING lWrnllylXI r.T.TTTiTMl PARTS BODY SHOP 546-245- 6 Layfon Estates Bought 5 Sold Congnmcnt Items UsQd Jlppteos lew 6 Used Furniture Antiques C Collecffilos A Mill A $I9000 Mat Closed Sunday and Monday North Main Street r Jts 5 North Salt Lake S4SU |