By : Connie Chieng Posted on : Thursday,
April 6, 2017
KUCHING: State Assemblyman for Batu Kitang
Lo Khere Chiang expressed concern about the growth in youth problem behaviours
like youth delinquency, joblessness and drug abuse has led to increased
interest in the development of positive youth programmes and a surge in funding
for suchlike programmes in the constituency.
Speaking at a meeting at Mesyuarat Ahli
Jawantankuasa Saberkas Cawangan yesterday morning to curb the problem, he said
they will evaluate the potential of youth sport programmes to foster positive
youth development, while decreasing the risks of problem behaviours.
‘We propose that Saberkas youth sport
programmes actively work to assure positive outcomes through developmentally
appropriate designs and supportive youth relationships.
“Our applied sports programming model
highlights the important roles of policy-makers and sport organisations,
especially with regards to fostering positive youth development. During our
meeting, planning of Bowling, Futsal and Football tournaments are in the agenda
for youth in the Batu Kitang constituency.
“We need youth programmes to help fight
problems of drug abuse, alcohol abuse and crime. We have also pointed out that
problem free youth may not be youths who are fully prepared to productively
engage in society,” he said.
Optimal youth development programmes enable
individuals to lead healthy, satisfying, and productive lives as youths because
they are able to gain the competence and satisfaction of earning a living, to
engage in civic activities, to nurture others, and to participate in social
relations and cultural activities.
It has been suggested that through optimal
youth development programmes, good youths emerge. “Good youth” can be defined
as youths who have experienced more positive than negative effects, are
satisfied with their lives as it has been lived, to recognize what they do well
and use their strengths to fulfill pursuits, and to be contributing members of
society.
“I genuinely hope our youth of today will
be able to absorb the positivity of life and be guided towards the betterment
of their community,” Lo said.
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