Should There Be Youth Centres
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do you think youth centres should be available for youngsters today. I used to love going to one and would be packed every day open.
did you go to one.
i think kids wouldn’t be causing so much trouble on streets if had somewhere to go.
rararachel recommended this topic and never really thought of it until now.
Yes, it is shameful that so many have been cut or their funding has been cut over the recent decade or so
Youth centres would be great for a bit of fun and to make new friends. But what would help the most to keep kids out of trouble would be some good discipline. There are many parents who are more like friends to their kids, rather than actually being a parent.
RegularComper90 your correct there to many act like friends or sisters and brothers. Yes be close but in a way that your still acting the parents.
It's a no brainer Ann, kids need places to meet in safety rather than being driven too young into pubs, clubs etc because there is no alternative. My only worry is the stabbing culture of today and the safety of those running it, also innocent bystanders.
Lynibis yeah there is that worry. I am always worrying when my teenager goes out as see so many horrible videos or news reports. I have always explained never walk on your own phone always charged I just wish kids didn't have to grow up in this horrible world to was so safer years ago. Yeah there are things they could do like sports dance etc but today they just like hanging out but a safe place would be nice.
Ann1984 I know it is un-pc to say so but many of the 'bad' kids come from deprived backgrounds so the pastimes you mention are not an option for them as they cost so much money. I am sure youth clubs could get volunteers in for free to teach music etc and the kids could sign up for something that interests them. Local councils and government really don't seem to want to solve these problems as they are not relevant to them and their public school kids.
When kids join something of their own free will they are more likely to behave and not cause disruption, they learn how to behave in a group and unconsciously mimic the good behaviour they see. It costs pennies to print up a certificate or something for their endeavours and would give them something to work toward. Win win, they are occupied, parents less worried and not having to pay out.
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