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What Can You Do About Unwelcome Gang Influence?  by: Burrel Lee Wilks III There 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 child's 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 can't turn off. Tell him that he's 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 child's father can't 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 what's driving your child down this path. About The Author Burrel Lee Wilks III is America's Most Authentic Life Coach! Find out more about this Streetwise MBA (Master of being Alive) at http://www.burrelstreetwise.com or subscribe to his free newsletter at http://www.TheBurrelReport.com. admin@burrelstreetwise.com This article was posted on February 15, 2006   View More Videos from the "Kids and Teens" category: Back to School Clothes How to Dance the cha cha Step How to Do the Pepper Move Quickness Shuffle   Read More Articles from the "Kids and Teens" Category: Children and Fitness by Christine Dunbar PSP Game: Online PSP Game Membership versus Buying a Game in a Store by Paquita Gillis Further Your Career : Enjoy Being A Houston Nanny But Need More Training Or Education? by Denise Weber Teen Chat: 7 Ways O Believe In Yourself – Part 2 by Christine McGogy Sparkle and Shine With Beautiful Prom Jewelry by Rachel Jackson How to Clean Your Kidkraft So Suite Dollhouse by Rachel Nuñez Fun Kids' Party Balloon Games by Anne-Marie Killer Popular American Girl Doll Clothes by Shelby Strong PLUS Loans – it's never too late to subsidize your child’s education cost by Vanessa McHooley Adolescent Obesity - The Blame Game by Steve Ruprecht << Back to "Kids And Teens" Index

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