By Shane Goodman shane@dmcityview.com

The complicated life of a student

Many temptations lure today’s youth

Going back to school is an exciting time for most students. The new school year brings a changed landscape of opportunity, as the moving up of one grade is a defined step up in the social ladder. This is a time to see old friends, favorite (and not so favorite) teachers and new students. But this is also a complicated time of change for many students who fall prey to the temptations that young people face.

High school doesn’t seem that long ago to most of us, although the differences in the culture become more clear as each year passes. The future will certainly bring even more challenges to tomorrow’s leaders. One incident like the Columbine tragedy can, and does, change everything.

Reporter Jared Curtis takes a look inside area schools and talks with students, administrators, security professionals and community leaders about the pressing issues. How has technology impacted cheating? How safe are children in our schools today? Is fighting a concern? What is being done to prevent bullying? And how has sex impacted the daily lives of students?

These are serious subjects, and ones most of us can relate to, whether it be from our personal lives or what we see in our children. I encourage you to take the time to read this week’s cover. You will be glad you did.

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