As a politician I have taken part in many debates on this issue and formulated my views. At times, I marvel at how our standard of living has improved in certain areas, but I despair too at our abject failure in other areas. We have developed too quickly in recent years and, not alone have we been unable to keep pace with infrastructural needs, we have also failed to keep pace socially. The inability of a large number of our young people to cope with society results in social problems, alcohol abuse, drug addiction and violence. Like many other parents, I worry as to the future and safety of my children, but as a politician I feel I have an added responsibility to address these concerns.