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What Can You Do About Unwelcome Gang InfluenceWhat Can You Do About Unwelcome Gang Influenceby Burrel Lee Wilks IIIThere are many reasons why younsters--and that includes boys and an increasing number of girls--join gangs. When you see your child falling under this unwelcome gang influence, here are some essential steps: 1) Communicate, communicate, communicate. You cannot over-communicate. Open the door, and make sure it stays open. Be a constant positive force in your childs life 2) Positive reinforcement. Most kids are good kids, they just get troubled and lose their way. Leave him with tape-recorder running inside his head, that he cant turn off. Tell him that hes a good kid; to hang on in there. that you love him and believe in him, over and over and over. Give him the "tools" he needs to find his own way home. You will need to discipline him, but always stress the positive. 3) Find a mentor. If your childs father cant be that mentor,then look for a strong male friend, or relative or even a volunteer from a mentoring organization. Get him involved in organizations, sports clubs, social clubs or church groups, places he can find support and strong peer support, as well as a coach or male role model. Kids join gangs for any number of complex reasons. Before you condemn him, try to better understand whats driving your child down this path. Author Bio Burrel Lee Wilks III is Americas Most Authentic Life Coach! Find out more about this Streetwise MBA (Master of being Alive) at www.burrelstreetwise.com or subscribe to his free newsletter at http://www.TheBurrelReport.com Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content |