We also call for reform of the child support system to ensure that primary care givers receive adequate child assistance. We will not waver in our efforts to support children and families. Our children are the key to the future. For many children drugs mean an escape from an unpleasant and unexciting world. We cannot assume that parents alone or that schools alone will be able to change a child's attitude toward life enough to have them decide not to abuse drugs.
Drug use needs to be distinguished from drug abuse.
Public awareness is increasing that criminalization of drug use only fills jails and does little to better the young person's life from within. Children who see parents putting energy into their own continuing education will respect the learning process more. Effort should be made to facilitate the education of all adults, and parents especially. We should be teaching democracy and non-violence to our children. The courage not to be violent stops violence at its source.