By older generation im talking about black people, as i can relate easily because of the culture im from and also from my christian lifestyle(i will refrain from religious talks due to how the topics normally end up). My family never chained me down though they had boundries, but during my teenage years they openly discussed with me about these issues, tell me what they desire for me to have and what it takes to get there. The choice was solemnly left for me, do and become part of the shameful STATS or simply trust that my parents knows best and live by their guideliness. There are children, who should live under the guidance of adults and also adults with responsibilities....no inbetweens

If really parents could do that, with the support of communities and governments, a fraction of people could turn out for the better.