'Bad Kids' not a good headline, in theory there are no 'bad kids born' they are a product of our society, changes in home boundaries and no boundaries within their place of education. Over the years we have seen more and more of our young ones hit the wall, really they are only becoming what they are told, by those who should know better 'adults'. Over the last 40 years, with rights of the parents being taken out of control, and the nanny government that has risen, has been a great part of the demise of our young ones who don't feel safe within themselves.

Lives are being shaped ‘right now’, your effort and input determines who and where you are wishing to be, molding you into the person you dream to be. This is the beginning of a life-long journey. Regardless of all wrong choices, mistakes or unfair fate – it is never too late. Our declaration is to those whose lives are so oppressed, we can’t even begin to understand their pain. Action Against Anti-Social Behaviour Positive Attitudes Changes Everything

A – As Learning & Behaviour Charitable Trust NZ now also Hope Train International we are very recognized for our skills in the areas of Youth Justice, Police, CYFS, many schools and social agencies. B – We recognize that most children/youth, know in their hearts that they are not succeeding and or are failing, are let down by those teachers who could mentor them within their education. They need too feel to that there is a belonging and their psychological nutrition, by those who are with them in the majority of their learning lives being teachers, parents and mentors – peers. C - All we are asking of you, is to help us (LBCTNZ-Hope Train) help those youth to reach their potential, to assist in their most important psychological shaping (attitude) time to reach for the stars – but make the moon. This is the most important time in any youth’s life. (be better before 5 years) As adults today, we assume that when we were being raised, all our life skills, teaching needs, physical and psychological needs were just “ACE” If we are to expect our young ones to stand by their convictions (no matter what) especially if it is the truth, we must teach them with solid truthful conviction. “Who is Failing “who” here. This decision ‘somehow’ falls within our societies hands, as we now reach out to you all for your help. Maybe it will be one of your children or grandchildren, niece or nephew, extended family or even as unbelievably ‘yourself’. As this Nation stands today, we are inevitably walking down a dangerous path ‘Hand in Hand’. Help us to mend the wrongs of our ignorant and greedy society, the many flaws that choke our systems, the teaching of the now irresponsible parenting and we will receive the hidden rewards that will return ten fold, donate to save a NZ child and know that you will have created Hope to a Positive Attitude – Immensely. (Words quoted) from Principal Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft (Nov 07) “If we are talking about delivery services to young Person’s (offenders)-(victims) and families, then it is all communities, that is on the front line. It is the communities that have the most to lose. We must not let it (them)(actually ourselves) down. (Unquote)

Shaping our youth today is a huge responsibility, if this critical growth fails in this time frame, our society fails. Urgency in all youth services is a growing concern, becoming increasingly evident that there are ever widening cracks within many systems, with many rugs to cover, i.e.: Education, Health, Social Services, Parenting, Violence, Alcohol, Drugs, Justice (youth and family) and the increasing suicide rate. Children, youth and their families are the targets in not unlike, Race, the many Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia being only 1 of 15) (this also impedes on personal judgments) negative attitudes of adults that are growing daily, leaving our young ones emotionally detached, under privileged, psychically and psychologically bankrupt. We are only touching the surface of our troubled Nation, we are quick enough to let your young ones know how they should be, responsible, respectful and accountable then is it not up to us the adults in the Nation to show the way. Shaping our youth toady is a huge responsibility. If we fail in this critical growth in our youth, all areas of our society fails.

Exceptional people have exceptional understanding and knowledge, but it is recognizing within others – that is their truth and it belongs to them. Continue to care and respect the differences of our exceptional young ones that are in a whirl pool today, let us together guide them all for a successful tomorrow and beyond. National collaboration with debate and assistance with ongoing skilled resources are necessary to further our overall knowledge so that we may learn to help as a Nation – gather together and share all the various skills that we know are there. More knowledge, more understanding will help create a greater positive Attitude for all now and the future… History is there to learn from – We should never stand alone. We have a belief in self responsibility and accountability, this is the most important lesson for life with Attitude.

This has been happening for too long now - action is needed within communities.