This essay was made in 2010 and has not revised. I made it in order to join GOI Peace competition. I hope this essay inform you well about one of my beloved country heritage in art and culture.
Violence in children now becomes a universal problem in the world.
Child
abuse and neglect affect children of all ages, races, and incomes. The World
Health Organization estimates that 40 million children below the age of 15
suffer from abuse, neglect, require health and social care. The problem occurs in any country such as Indonesia which has
2.81 million cases in 2006 and it’s assumes increase up to 25 million cases. These
situations also occur in United States.
A 1995 survey in the United States
showed that five percent of parents asked admitted to disciplining their
children through hitting with an object, kicking, beating, and threatening the
child with a knife or gun. …..
The above cases can happen due to
exposure from un-educated program in cyberspace and television show that could give
negative impact in children’s attitude when they grow up. There are several alternatives to prevent, such as maintaining communication in
family, community, and supporting children programs. The last option can be recommended, such as sport and music. A study from Schlaug found
that there is a strong correlation between musical exposures with
brain. Some music not only influenced brain, but also makes involvement between
tune, communication, and team work. Angklung music could be the choice.
What is Angklung?