Detroit evening times., 1945-08-30
The Challenge Of Youth
By HARRY SCHLACHT


II is problem of major significance which now assuming
sweeping proportions.
being defeated in schools in the colleges and in the
universities
II discussed press pulpit and the forums
1t presents serious challenge every thinking citizen
throughout the land.
II cries out active leadership in every community.
JUVENILE delinquency is not a phenomenon IN
- America
Every the realities of war;
From 176 1945 have been engaged major wars
II is average of one in every "a years
In 1853 years of existence have been at % years
tends oftentmes and foster spirit
of rebellion bordering on lawessness.
II Injuries the unity and tranquility of the home.
through the youth have given ample expressions
"A to their restlessness and discomfort.
They have sought recognition for their talents and proper
place society but revoed when their claims have
been scoffed and derided
The youngsters of today different from those Of yeser
They critical of old standards old formulate and old con-
They zealousy for the of
their constructive energies.
them life is brmful of endeavors and aneeasng
achievements.
THE youth problem has always been , vexing one.
i pricking every
1t is inherent in human composition.
the inexorabe law of human growth and development
TO HELP YOUTH WE MUST INTEREST OURSELVES NOT
SPECIFICALLY BUT REALISTICALLY IN YOUTH
Experience teaches that straghten when
is sapping, but not when 1t is full grown
TT is said that leaves of the same similar yet
i two leases are alike.
And it with children
They may be SIMILAR, but they not IDENTICAL.
child presents individual problem requiring encour
agemen sympathy and understanding
The solution lies in large with the parents them
JUVENILE delinquency is something which has just
y struck the home like avalanche overnight.
1t is nurured in the household and develops through pro-
gressve stages.
building and responsibility cannot De cre
ated by legislative enactments
They be encouraged at home in church and at school,
through proper association and wholesome organizations
The solution the problem only be solved by effective
cooperation OF all related elements of the community,
civic. educational, recreational and social Pubhc and
private.
II is our duty indeed our sacred trust help youth
towards the goals which make for real citizenship patriot
ism and progress in our nation
WE ARE suffering from adult delinquency.
w We must assume the responsibility for our chdrens
guidance.
They must be made to realize that w. care
equipped take their stations me
They must be taught the integrity of honest toll.
They be taught sefrespec and social responsibility
They taught for the of religion
They be taught to make their contributions to society
TN THE war on crime in the disease must
/ remember that prevention all important.
The dreaded death has claimed too many OF our
strpplngs
The cold walls of prison are playing many of
lads.
II sad but pitiful truth
II we keep youth Of the ELECTRIC CHAIR, we
begin in the HIGH CHAIR, which is the home
YOUNGSTERS Of America,
i You are part Of a American generation.
You born and reared in free society
Countless thousands have died for freedom that you may
live freedom.
thousands have given THEIR TO-DAY that you
may have YOUR TOMORROW.
You glorying in your freedom
Use your freedom gorouslyto choose right for yourselves
right to others
Unless you your Of decency do
for you, except by precept and example.
The word language of the shortest
II is the little word no
The most tragic contains three words Il sorry
1T is ALWAYS SAID WHEN 1T is TOO LATE.
give youth chance.
give them opportunity to work, plan and play
under proper supervision
OUR ASSETS OF TOMORROW ARE THE CHILDREN OF
TODAY
II u,sxwu1u1HlS &, 1rIA NUAUEAIl