Mathematics teacher from TCHS

1) Do you agree that there are an increasing number of teenagers joining secret societies (gangs)?

Not sure, but tends to agree.

2) What do you think are the main reasons/causes for this situation?

Latch-key kids increasing in number. Both parents working to acheive better properity.

3) What do you see as the most terrifying thing that can result from the present situation?

More teenage crimes.

4) How do you think the school (teachers) can play a part in improving the situation?

Increase teenagers' awareness of such trends. During PCME, invite specialists to give talk. Expose students to jails, Boys' Home etc.

5) How do you think the family (parents) can play a part to improve the situation?

Spend more time with kids.

6) How do you think friends (peer pressure) can play a part to help improve the situation?

Friends should expose the person to more healthy outlets. Let them see the other side of the world.

7) What other sources do you think can play a part in improving the situation?

Government should control media.

8) Ultimately, what/who do you think is the most important, in helping the teenagers who are involved and those who are at risk of joining?

Attack the source. Parents should be responsible for bringing up their kids and not let the situation deteriorate to this extent!

9) Which of the following ways do you think is more appropriate in dealing with the teenagers involved?

A. 'hard' - punishments, caning, Boy's Home etc.

B. 'soft' - persuasion, peer pressure etc.

Please state a reason for your choice.

A balance between the 2 methods.

10) If a student has involvement in secret societies but this does not affect his performance in school at all, what do you think a teacher should do?

Talk to him, cooperate with parents to ensure he will not come into contact with the gangs. Naive isn't it!