In recent times, our country has been sent into shock waves as it relates to the increases in acts of violence towards our children. It sends pain throughout our bodies as Jamaicans because our future is hurting. Calls from all sectors can be heard about what measures can be taken to ensure that we put a stop to this problem. It starts with each and everyone of us as Jamaicans because at times parents aren't around or even those who are around aren't setting the best examples for their children.
Throughout the month of May, I decided to start a challenge called the Saccheen Laing read one book a week campaign. I decided to do this challenge as a means to show our young people that reading can be fun and we as the older ones do enjoy it. I added the element of posting a selfie after the end of the week along with a caption with a lesson that you got from the book. This challenge was an oasis in the midst of the Charlie Charlie challenge and other challenges that add no level of substance to the vulnerable minds of our nations children.
The most effective way I believe in which we can help our children is to set better examples. Those who have the power and status in our society need to be more considerate in how they dress, speak and communicate with each other. Our children are being molded now by us and our actions now will be the actions that they fashion in the future. Now that the acts of violence against our children is fresh in the air we need to teach them and show them right from wrong and spread messages of positivity to deter those who are hurting them from continuing on this path. Protecting our children is important for the future development of our country.
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