In generations past, every child had several adults within the family exerting influence, now many children have NO significant adult influence in their lives. Raising healthy kids takes adult influence. Since that is not being provided, peer influence is taking over as the key influence, thus the increase in violence, sex and children born to children. The news is about mayhem and problems with kids. Two-thirds of all news is negative.
Positive language is needed.
Kids need to hear supportive and encouraging commentary from adults. The work of raising successful healthy kids is a work of a people. Towns and cities must be attentive to our young. Development of adult to child relationships is important. Shift the language to positive.