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parents can use to help their child/children make wiser choices. Just for a moment, think back to when you were a child. Remember when your mother or father said you were not allowed to speak with strangers. Do you remember asking: "But, butwhy?" And either or both parents answered: "Because I said so!" Do you remember what it felt like to want to know the real reason why children shouldn't speak to strangers?

Well, then don't you think for one moment, your child/children might be asking themselves the very same question? Why not simply tell, or in this case show, your child/children the truth? Have them visit a prison and speak some of the numerous inmates, who were once children themselves, and are now serving time for committing crimes against society. Have them speak with the correctional guards and obtain a different perspective. Have them speak with the police officer or sheriff that brings in the criminals and get their point of view as well. Show them the reality of what happens when crimes against society are committed.

Do you believe your child/children has/have the right to know what may happen to him or her if they don't follow your warnings? Do you believe your child/children has/have the right to learn what consequences he or she may have to face should they decide to break the law? Use illegal drugs? Succumb to peer pressure? Engage in sexual activities, etc?

A loving parent always has their child/children's best interest at heart. A responsible parent teaches their child/children-to become well informed, honest and law abiding citizens-in an honest and informative manner. An educational field trip to the county prison, local police department, nearest alcohol/drug rehabilitation facility or the county morgue-based on the realities of life-may be the best tool a responsible parent might have available to teach their child/children to make better choices for themselves.

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