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Originally posted by Larry (ILoveDR)
If a child is taught in school not to litter and then goes home to witness Mami and Papi and Tio and whoever commiting those very same acts, what is the likelihood that the he/she will do any different?
There has to be some kind of incentive given or punishment levied. Otherwise, poor habits are just passed on from one generation to the next.
Larry
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Actually, Larry, I read some time ago (another article I need to dig up!
) about some litter/waste/recycling education programs here in the U.S. which were successful not only in getting the kids psyched about combatting litter and participating in recycling, but also in convincing (in many cases, outright shaming) the parents into doing likewise. Could this work in the DR/ Not sure. But don't underestimate the power of parents wanting to set a good example in the eyes of their kids when they are made aware they might be slipping in the kid's estimation....