1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest

Doesn't Anyone Care About The Children?

Teacher: John R. Smith

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Lincoln County High School, Eureka, Montana

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"Alcohol can kill anyone. It doesn't matter if you are smart or popular, you can still die."
Charity Persson, Lincoln County High School, Eureka, Montana

 "If I were to make up a personal contribution, I think that I would set up some kind of place where the young gang members could come and do fun things that they like to do. They could play sports, read, watch television, or anything they wanted to just as long as they weren't on the streets."
Marshall Best, Lincoln County High School, Eureka, Montana

  "My solution is to try to teach others how to act responsibly in all situations. [People] need to be taught how to spend their money wisely. One way would be to hold free 'how-to' classes. These classes could be used to teach almost everything that could be used to improve a person's life. For example, teach how to shop for the items necessary to fix a meal and then how to cook it. They will not be as likely to spend their money in expensive fast food restaurants. We need to start teaching children when they are very young that all things do not have a guarantee. Therefore they need to learn how to manage their money wisely. They need to realize that they may not always have a job, car, or home."
Wendy Jolliff, Lincoln County High School, Eureka, Montana

That's not to say practical hints weren't offered:” We should not hide our problems from our children but we should not make them look as if it is their fault. We need to let them know it is okay if they have a problem."
Wendy Jolliff, Lincoln County High School, Eureka, Montana

  "SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) encourages safe-ride pledges, alcohol free proms, and other activities without alcohol. They are turning peer pressure around so that kids are pressured not to drink."
Charity Persson, Lincoln County High School, Eureka, Montana

 

 


          

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