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Family Matters

As a society we are wrestling with the issues, Of how best to Provide for our children. Should the state play such a big part, Should we set up charities that only focus on children, When the whole family is dysfunctional, Are criminal gangs and families suitable places to leave children, How can communities become more family friendly. If you are like me you are probably betwixt and between on the subject, As while there is need for immediate protection for children, Their mental future well-being of the family. Being well-meaning is not enough, When it comes to child welfare, We also have the issue of where we put the children we take away from families. So much to think about. But we need to get it right, Like which Charity to give to, And should we borrow money to give, Or should we bypass that rout and help families we Know directly. Otherwise?

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Date: 4/4/2019 7:25:00 PM
David, this is an issue. Realize though that many successful people were not born with a silver spoon in their mouth. . You have the seed of a great idea! Get others involved and who knows? Just keep the GOVT out of it. They promise but never deliver. Also, parents live in dangerous hoods and refuse to leave? They end up with dead children. Drives me crazy. Children in a home with drugs or booze hounds are at risk, Panagiota
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Date: 4/4/2019 8:19:00 PM
We can only keep looking at range of solutions. Years ago I notified appropriate authorities and prevented Mother and new born moving in with grandmother who used house as drop-in centre for druggies etc. House was beyond filthy. They got immediate alternative accommodation situation was that bad. Regards David in NZ

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