Is running away the best solution?
Every year, over one million teenagers run away. The reasons? Because of
1. Physical abuse,
2. Sexual abuse, and for others
3. Frequent arguments amongst their parents over matters such as household chores, curfews, choice of friends, and school grades. For others, it is because
4. Their parents thinking and outlook on certain issues does not agree with theirs.
Their parents for example might strongly insist that their children MUST always accompany them to their religious meetings and activities, or even restrict their child's association with other youths which of course is not what the child wants.
But think of it: Will my running away solve these problems?
Well for me, the answer is NO! The truth is that 'Running away solves nothing'.
Rachel a 14 year old girl who ran away said ''Running away only creates more troubles for you''.
In a book titled My Friend Wants To Run Away, its writer Margaret O. Hyde said: ''A few runaways actually get jobs and make it on their own. But for most of them, life is worse than it was before they left home''.
Also, Teen magazine notes: ''Teens don't find freedom on the streets. Instead, they find other runaways living in abandoned buildings, where they have little or no protection from rapists or muggers. They also find a lot of people who make it their dirty business to exploit young people, and teenage runaways as an easy target.''
The same thoughts was shared by Jenny a runaway girl who was at age 15 when while a runaway, she befriended a guy of 18. Later Jenny had to face the consequences of her actions when her boyfriend made her sleep with him and nine of his friends. She also ''got drunk and took a lot of drugs''.
Another girl named Sandi suffered molestation by her foster grand-father and ran away. She later became a prostitute living on the streets and sleeping on park benches or wherever she could. Since most runaways have little or no salable skills, it become extremely difficult for them to survive.
Another runaway Jude said: ''I've had to steal, to panhandle, but mainly steal because nobody gives you nothing out there.''
How sad it is to find out that over 65 percent of runaways are girls, many of whom go into prostituton. Daily, drug dealers, pornographers, and pimps gather at bus stations or other public places looking for runaways to exploit.
To some youths, they may offer a place to sleep and food to eat. They may even give then what they lacked at home- a feeling that they are loved. In time many benefactors demand PAYMENTS.
At this point runaways are faced with a very BIG DILEMNA. No wonder many of these runaways are either seriously injuired or often find themselves in another world- DEATH. I do not want you to feel these pains my dear young ones!
So please if you are contemplating running away, please DO NOT. STOP THINKING ABOUT THAT NOW. JUST LET THAT WICKED THOUGHT GO.
It makes a lot sense therefore, if you put in every effort frequently in telling your parents how you feel and what is going on.
On the other hand, when you are faced with Physical or sexual abuses, tell someone you trust outside. Whatever the case, talk, don't run away.
Even if life at home is not ideal, keep in mind that things can be even worse when you runaway.
1. Physical abuse,
2. Sexual abuse, and for others
3. Frequent arguments amongst their parents over matters such as household chores, curfews, choice of friends, and school grades. For others, it is because
4. Their parents thinking and outlook on certain issues does not agree with theirs.
Their parents for example might strongly insist that their children MUST always accompany them to their religious meetings and activities, or even restrict their child's association with other youths which of course is not what the child wants.
But think of it: Will my running away solve these problems?
Well for me, the answer is NO! The truth is that 'Running away solves nothing'.
Rachel a 14 year old girl who ran away said ''Running away only creates more troubles for you''.
In a book titled My Friend Wants To Run Away, its writer Margaret O. Hyde said: ''A few runaways actually get jobs and make it on their own. But for most of them, life is worse than it was before they left home''.
Also, Teen magazine notes: ''Teens don't find freedom on the streets. Instead, they find other runaways living in abandoned buildings, where they have little or no protection from rapists or muggers. They also find a lot of people who make it their dirty business to exploit young people, and teenage runaways as an easy target.''
The same thoughts was shared by Jenny a runaway girl who was at age 15 when while a runaway, she befriended a guy of 18. Later Jenny had to face the consequences of her actions when her boyfriend made her sleep with him and nine of his friends. She also ''got drunk and took a lot of drugs''.
Another girl named Sandi suffered molestation by her foster grand-father and ran away. She later became a prostitute living on the streets and sleeping on park benches or wherever she could. Since most runaways have little or no salable skills, it become extremely difficult for them to survive.
Another runaway Jude said: ''I've had to steal, to panhandle, but mainly steal because nobody gives you nothing out there.''
How sad it is to find out that over 65 percent of runaways are girls, many of whom go into prostituton. Daily, drug dealers, pornographers, and pimps gather at bus stations or other public places looking for runaways to exploit.
To some youths, they may offer a place to sleep and food to eat. They may even give then what they lacked at home- a feeling that they are loved. In time many benefactors demand PAYMENTS.
At this point runaways are faced with a very BIG DILEMNA. No wonder many of these runaways are either seriously injuired or often find themselves in another world- DEATH. I do not want you to feel these pains my dear young ones!
So please if you are contemplating running away, please DO NOT. STOP THINKING ABOUT THAT NOW. JUST LET THAT WICKED THOUGHT GO.
It makes a lot sense therefore, if you put in every effort frequently in telling your parents how you feel and what is going on.
On the other hand, when you are faced with Physical or sexual abuses, tell someone you trust outside. Whatever the case, talk, don't run away.
Even if life at home is not ideal, keep in mind that things can be even worse when you runaway.
The choice is up to you!
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