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Friday, May 4, 1973
YOUTH AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY
The Deputy Director of Social Welfare today urged a greater
understanding of youth in Hong Kong.
Mr. Thomas C.I. Lee said it was unfortunate that people very
often regarded youth as a problem and took a pessimistic viewpoint when
talking about young people.
He was addressing the Union of Confucian Societies on the occasion
of Mencius' birthday.
He said that when people talk about the generation gap they usually
put the blame on youth, without realising that parents also have to make
efforts to understand their children.
It should be realised that youth is a great asset to the community
and should be looked upon as such. Their contributions to society should
not be overlooked, he said.
Mr. Lee also went on to explain the services provided by his
Department for young people, and said that these would be further expanded
later this year when the department implements the community and youth
officer scheme.
Note to Editors:
Copies of Mr. Lee's speech (in Chinese only) are distributed separately in the G.I.S. Press boxes this evening.
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