SINGAPORE: Mr Gurushankar Sangarathas knows that children are exposed to content espousing the medical benefits of cannabis so he watches movies with his 14-year-old daughter to build rapport with her and follows her on social media to ensure that she keeps good company.
The formation of the committee was announced by Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam, on Tuesday on the sidelines of his visit to Pertapis Halfway House in Geylang. "The survey showed that homes were the most common location for drug abuse, and the average age for starting drug abuse was actually 16. So, you see, this is quite worrying," he said.
"That is why we need to work with the parents, with the community, with the schools, National Service – in a variety of different ways. And send the message, give them alternatives, give them opportunities to think about it, think carefully, and try to keep them out of trouble," he said. “Is it the school influence, the internet, do they get contacted on Instagram? I guess with more information, it will be more assuring to know what the government and parents can do better,” she said.
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