The decision to begin a new millennium focused on the young was a good idea that became an urgently important idea in the face of current events. The Littleton tragedy is but a capstone to a long series of events that demonstrate that all is not well with America's children. The face of the future in Malawi.
Churches are ready, even eager, to be child advocates.
But despite such willingness, the problems of children have stubbornly lingered within our culture. We have improved child nutrition, regulated the quality of child care centers, legislated the use of infant and child car seats, and required basic immunizations. But for every gain we have suffered new losses. The general erosion in health care, especially of the working poor, has been especially hard on the young. Early detection and treatment of health problems such as vision and hearing impairments determines long-term health and success.