Who would have believed it --that it could
be so easy? Why is the world blinded to it? The most simple, obvious solution and yet so
powerful ...A Peaceful Solution that can and will transform the world.
It is time to get out of our self centered world and open our eyes to the horrible
suffering of the children and the people world wide. We often hear the phrase "do it
for the children" and "the children are our future" yet the children are
being sacrificed by the thousands and by the millions. History repeats itself over and
over. All our leaders have done is talk and ask for more money that drains away into
useless programs that do nothing but coat the pockets of the fatcats!
Why is it that mankind's history has been a history of violence and bloodshed, misery and
worldwide poverty caused by WAR?
We have been taught throughout our lives that "practice makes perfect" and that
"what you put into it is what you get out of it". We were taught that by
rehearsing our letters and practicing our reading we would comprehend and excel at the
written word. We were taught that by rehearsing our numbers and practicing our math we
would learn to count and conduct business. We were taught that by learning the concepts of
physical prowess, then rehearsing and practicing, we would excel among our sports-enthused
teammates.
Ask yourself why it is that the very first things we should have been taught were never
taught and rehearsed to us. We do not consistently rehearse and methodically teach our
children how to interact with each other and society. Yes, Character Education is LEAST in
the minds of the world and LEAST in importance when it should be taught first and foremost
above all.
There is ever increasing crime, violence and immoral self-destructive values rampant among
our youth because we are utterly failing to make sure they are being taught what they
should be. We pat them on their heads and send them off to school or some religious
education program that neglects to teach them what should be taught. We allow them to play
violent perverse video games and allow the idiot box TV to babysit them. Who or what is
really teaching your children and what are they actually learning? It is time to get our
of your stupor of inaction and do the right thing!
Why is the world in the state it is? CLEARLY, violent, unrestrained immoral children grow
up to be violent, unrestrained immoral adults. Does your responsibility end when your
children are fed 3 square meals a day and sent off to school? I think NOT! No, the real
responsibility and true love is in spending the time teaching your children and yes, other
adults how to make correct choices. Protect and nurture your children; don't let someone
else, be it school, video games or TV teach your child. The facts show that when children
are left on their own to be taught by "world sources" that children choose
violence which as adults leads to violent and abusive relationships and behaviors with
their spouses, children and fellow man which perpetuates the violence and divorce cycle.
They also choose sexual behaviors that nearly always result in STD's, many of which are
incurable, which will either kill them within the next few years (HIV/AIDS) or lead to
various cancers in later life (HPV), which perpetuates the sickness and misery cycle. ALL
caused by you not teaching your children.
Is it Just Harmless Entertainment? Oh really?
"-Research has shown
that "mindless" television or video games may idle and impoverish the
development of the pre-frontal cortex, or that portion of the brain that is responsible
for planning, organizing and sequencing behavior for self-control, moral judgment and
attention. - American Academy of Pediatrics - Understanding TV's effects on the developing
brain, Jane M. Healy, Ph.D. (From May 1998 AAP News)
-Children often behave differently after they've been watching violent programs on
television. Children who watched violent shows were more likely to strike out at
playmates, argue, disobey authority and were less willing to wait for things than children
who watched nonviolent programs. - Facts/ TV Statistics "It's Just Harmless
Entertainment" Oh really? American Psychological Association, Family and
Relationships -Get the Facts: Children and Television Violence"
http://www.parentstv.org/ptc/facts/mediafacts.asp |
Break cycles that continue in every society
of this world. We continue to live in the same moral stupor and inaction that plagued our
forefathers. The cycle must be broken if we are to change the outcome. War does not bring
about permanent peace. Peace can only be taught! Get off your duff and teach your
children, your grandchildren, your students, your prison inmates. We cannot change our
past but we can change the lives of our children and the world!
Most of us were never taught to think clearly as children and so we impart this
same unclear not-think to our children and grandchildren and even to our associates. All
children as well as adults need to be taught that we can control our thoughts and feelings
(or attitudes) which will lead us to properly control our behaviors (or actions) which
will result in positive rather than the all to common negative consequences which seem
plague us these days.
Conflict Resolution, Self- Control, Honesty and Respect are all character traits
that must be learned. Think about it! How do we raise up our children not to be
violent, not to choose drugs and excess alcohol, not to steal, not to resort to violence?
How do we teach our children self-control? Has traditional teaching methods worked in
today's societies? I say NOT!
The best Program I have ever seen and have used with great success with my own family to
teach character is The Peaceful Solution Character Education Program. This is a program
everyone can agree with, as it is non-religious, does not promote political or other
agenda, and covers every age from Birth to Adult. They have Teaching Manuals, Workbooks
for Children, and programs for adults including Prison Inmate Programs available at The
Peaceful Solution's Official Website: The Peaceful Solution Character Education
Incorporation http://www.peacefulsolution.org
Positive Character Education is the GREATEST GIFT you can give your
children and the world! Come Join with us in promoting this Multi-National, Multi-Cultural
plan for TEACHING Peace. Be a part of "The World Wide Peaceful Solution Character
Education Program" instead of continuing to be a part of the problem!
Do it for the children...do it for your fellow man...do it for the World! We cannot
continue on the path we have been headed down. It is time for a positive change! The
real crime is not teaching the children!
"The choice is yours, make it a positive one."
Remember "Positive Character is not something that a child is born with, it
has to be taught."
Character Education News
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Main Office and Contact Site for The Peaceful Solution
Character Education Program:
http://www.peacefulsolution.org
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