It stresses the key role played by all people in a community in the rearing of children who live in that community. It acknowledges that every person in the community has a responsibility and a role to play. In many African and Chinese cultures, the primary function of the village the community is to help bring the youth of the village into responsible adulthood through a variety of rites of passage, along with constant monitoring, nurturing, and support. The values instilled in young people through these customs are the same ones that modern American communities must adopt if our towns and neighborhoods are to be whole and healthy in the future. Communities Taking Actions started when a group of concerned citizens of Shelby county came together to help fight the illegal drugs coming into our county.
P rovide our children a drug-free community in which to grow and reach their full potential.
Alcohol use and possession along with tobacco use and sales to minors in our communities is a big issue. There is a social acceptance of alcohol use amongst the youth in the county. It seems that youth have a lack of strong goals for their futures. There is also a lack of alternative activities in our rural communities. Action Reduce underage alcohol and tobacco use in Shelby County.