In preventing juvenile delinquency, the whole community is responsible. The responsibility must not only be shared by the family or the school, but also the media and local sectors as well. But I believe, the family has the greatest role in juvenile delinquency prevention. It is the smallest unit of the community but it has major roles when it comes to the welfare of the children. The family members especially the parents, must shape and influence their children's character, values, and discipline for them to prevent having delinquent behaviors. They must develop a sense of security in their children so they can be transparent with everything they do. Trust must be build upon the members so the children can be more comfortable and confident with themselves. Home must be a child's safe haven. It is also important to teach them what is morally right or wrong, and the sense of respect, fairness, and responsibility. We must always remember that parents are a child's first teachers. Modeling right behaviors and values have a long lasting effect on them. Children must also be taught how it is to have empathy and compassion for others so they may always have it in them as they grow up. Schools also play significant role in child delinquency prevention. They must always have a child-friendly environment and should cater children's needs outside home such as security. Teachers also have their share in teaching the children the right values and discipline in a kind manner. The role of media is vital in promoting child rights by conveying messages in a right approach. Any inappropriate portrayal and publicity of a juvenile delinquency case is considered to be a violation of the child's rights, according to Section 14, RA 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006. Also, the local government must be the first to employ programs for the protection of children and in implementing rules and regulations to prevent juvenile delinquency. Every community members play a role when it comes to this kinds of issues in our society. We are the children's role models, so we should always be a good example to them. These community sectors shall unite and be hand in hand when it comes to prevention of juvenile delinquency. It is not a responsibility of just one sector, but the community as a whole.
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Child's actions that leads to delinquency is influenced by the community and surroundings where a child is. It is not limited to their own family and home, because as they grew old they tend to interact with other people and learn things outside their house. People should be aware that media can change ones beliefs and character especially if it is watched by a person who's just starting his/her adolescent.