Crime among children

It was really shocking to hear that a 15 year school boy killed his classmate in Muttar, Alappuzha District. On hearing the news, my mind was gone to one incident which was later revealed by the parents by way of publishing the details in a local news paper. In that incident their children stolen the gold chain which wore by a baby in a nearby house and later purchased an old scooter, by using the money which he got by selling the gold chain, without the knowledge of his parents. After the school hours, the scooter was kept in a workshop near the school. The parents after getting a gold locket from his pocket knew that the gold chain was stolen by their child. During further inquiry, they came to know that a racket was functioning near the school. This group is used to transport drugs by utilizing the service of children, by giving money as wages.

Now lack of sufficient guidance, lack of proper attention to their children etc. led children to do this type of cruel activities. While observing the family background of the 15 year old boy, who killed his classmate, is due to lack of proper attention to this child.  

Though the Government has made certain laws to control the usage of drugs, by banning the sale of certain items within a specific distance from school. But most of the shops near the school are selling this type of materials without any fear. This is due to the lapse on the part of the authorities. 

Now this incident should invite attention of all and should take initiative to give proper attention to the children who are spending time in the home or in the school. Also take necessary steps to conduct a study about the activities/attitudes of the children with the help of school authorities and if possible to conduct proper awareness campaign in the schools. Also to conduct a study on the selling of banned items in the shops near the schools.