Because of these serious differences, safety must be taught to all children, programs that help to keep children healthy must be fostered, a safe environment must be encouraged, and all children must be ensured of a chance to grow. Publicize the hazards of lead poisoning so that proper community environmental action can be taken to eliminate lead sources on a priority basis. Cooperate with local medical professionals to initiate a community-wide screening effort to identify young children with lead poisoning and encourage appropriate medical attention for those in need. Reduce the incidence of pediatric trauma by educating parents and caregivers through broad-based awareness programs, as well as by teaching children basic skills and preventative measures that will keep them free from harm. Priority One materials developed by Kiwanis International to implement club projects.
Media culture can both negatively and positively influence children's behavior and ideas.
This violence intrudes on the daily lives of children throughout the world. All societies are paying the price for the failure to protect children from the effects of media violence. All segments of each society, including parents, government officials, policymakers, educators, service organizations, consumers, and corporate media are responsible for and must work collaboratively in creating an appropriate nonviolent media culture for their children. The media are held responsible for helping serve children by providing exposure to pro-social material and preventing exposure to violent material. Kiwanis International develop, promote, and make readily available to all Kiwanis clubs and sponsored service programs of Kiwanis materials that support the media's efforts to provide productions to reinforce the role of the family and reduce the impact of media violence on children.