School safety starts at home

May 15, 2008

The Sun's editorial "Schools' schizophrenia" (May 8) is on target and correct: Reducing school violence is everyone's responsibility, not only that of our schools.

However, the reduction of school violence really begins at home. Parents must monitor their children's behavior and instill in them a respect for authority and for the consequences of their actions.

Schools must continue to emphasize the value of respect by students, not only for teachers but for one another.

And every parent should reflect with his or her children on the value of good behavior and its relationship to a quality education.

John A. Micklos

Baltimore

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