And having a child out of wedlock is a sure fire way to fall behind. We ll love the babies. Some people think it s inappropriate to draw a moral line. For our children to have the lives we want for them, they must learn to say yes to responsibility, yes to family, yes to honesty and work. I have seen our culture change once in my lifetime, so I know it can change again.
Government can help.
We can write laws to give schools and principals more authority to discipline children and protect the peace of classrooms. We must encourage states to reform their juvenile justice laws. But changing our culture requires more than laws. Cultures change one heart, one soul, one conscience at a time. Government can spend money, but it can t put hope in our hearts or a sense of purpose in our lives.