Sadly, in Pecos some promising futures may already be following the wrong path. Most of us parents, educators, etc. can recall adolescence as a time of fierce, growing independence. Parents be aware that there is a prevalent attitude of indifference at the Pecos High School and also a certain percentage of attention seekers who are disrespectful of teachers, rude to each other, and are unwilling to do their work. This is disruptive in the classroom environment. All it takes is one distraction, be it vocal, appearance or attitude, to disrupt the education process, and everyone's time is being wasted.
Most students reflect the attitudes of the home environment.
Besides friends, other measures may influence our children negatively - some music, television to a great extent, glossy ads in certain publications, irresponsible adults, and the list goes on. Be aware that the baggy look in clothes as well as the dark shades of lipstick and nail polishes are part of the fashion industry's current theme in promoting the deathlike appearance of emaciated figures glorifying the effects of drug addition. It's only a matter of time before this age-old disease destroys the lives of those whose needs are not being met today. Teachers and administrators have limited time in which to administer knowledge and need to concentrate on that. But children will grow up to be adults whether we do our jobs or not.