Young people who are constructive and positive can change their school for the better. Q. You make it sound easy to surround yourself with positive people. As with most things in life, it's a matter of choice. Look at who you're spending time with. Involve yourself in groups making positive contributions in your school and community and you'll be likely to meet the kind of friends who will support you in a healthy, happy life.
Some neighborhoods are just more dangerous.
It does make a big difference where you live, but even if you're in a dangerous neighborhood, it doesn't mean that you must become dangerous yourself or hang out with dangerous people. You can set a new trend, a new standard in your home and in your choices of friends. Some suggestions in this issue can make a difference. If none of these work for you, remember that everyone is responsible for his or her own choices. You can't make someone choose to abandon a weapon.