Posted by Wyld_Roze on January 6, 2011, 6:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Herion Protest"
Survivor, that's why I liked Trish's idea of a candlelight vigil, it gives the kid's a way to honor their friends and gives them a feeling that they were able to do something. You're right, this was started by a kid, and like I said, I'm sure he just felt the need to do something. Most likely he is still feeling that way, due to the lack of participation and negative comments made by both people commenting and the news.
So, why not have the "adults" help set something up that would be taken more seriously and in a more positive note. Would the parents be willing to help with a candlelight vigil? How about starting a "club" either at the school or at the youth center. It could sort of be like a government club, where students can help think of different ways to help the situation, they could talk if they've been pressured, etc. Like I said again, students could wear wristbands (if the school allowed, and if it was a school club, and it's promoting no drugs, it would be silly of them to say no). That way kids can look around and realize they aren't the only ones NOT doing drugs. Sometimes, when you're a kid, things can get out of perspective and it seems like "everybody" is doing drugs, or having sex, etc.
Here is the link for SADD (Students against Destructive Decisions). It was originally for students against drunk driving, but as teens faced more issues, it expanded to drunk driving, drugs, teen violence, teen suicide, and teen mental issues. You could start a chapter in GC,or at least give you ideas on how to start or manage a club like it.
I guess what I'm saying is, okay, myself included, criticized someone who was at least TRYING to think of something to do. It may have not been the best of ideas, but he was young. So, knowing now, how the kids feel, maybe the adults can step in and help. No, the government can't really help that much more without getting more help from the people, and yes, there is a choice that comes from using drugs or not, BUT, maybe we can support the kids into NOT making that choice. And help the kids who have lost somebody by giving them a outlet that they can be actively involved in, while making a difference in their community.