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To: one_less who wrote (14576)	11/12/1998 1:46:00 AM
From: jbe	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 67261

"So, whereas at one time we had a protective society in place for children that generally was stable through puberty, we now have a preparatory society that hands active social grenades over to children to play with." Very thoughtful post, Abdul Haq. It is WAY past my bedtime, and I would like to comment on it some other time. For the moment, just want to express my 100% agreement with your above-cited observation. It was so EASY to grow up when I was a teenager. There were practically NO temptations around. I did have a brother who occasionally used to put a little whisky in a cough medicine bottle, and sneak it into class, just to see whether he could do it. Wow! And that was about it. We had never even heard of drugs. There was no "teen culture", no television, no pressure even to have sex...And I went to a "progressive" school! Now these kids have "active social grenades" thrust into their hands when they are barely out of diapers. That is the reality. How does one deal with it? It is a real poser. jbe

To: one_less who wrote (14576)	11/12/1998 2:14:00 AM
From: pezz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 67261

<<If education and availability of condoms was effective non of these things would be an issue>> let me say that I do not believe that condoms have been made readily available nor has education been as honest as it could be thus not as effective as it could be. Many years ago when I was involved in the drug culture we laughed at the anti drug messages because we knew that they were dishonest. Young people today aren't stupid education must be honest or it will fail to impress. Having said that your post has caused me to rethink my position.I do believe that education plus condoms are the best solution available but not end of problem. <<Once educated you have removed the adult in charge>> I don't believe that the adult in charge has the position of authority that he/she once did. <<at one time you had a protective society in place>> This is long gone. We can't turn back the clock. We must live within the real world. Education and condoms can not alter a young persons reverence for the adult in charge it has already been altered forever.Remember thirty years ago "the times they are a changing" Well here we are, they have changed in many more ways than we would ever have thought. In this new world we need education and condoms to deal with the fact that young people are thrust into adulthood perhaps before they are ready and hope for the best. << I am suggesting that you haven't considered all the possibilities>> Ooo K I'm all ears. pez