It has to come from the family.

After his exercise session, Mr. Hoa stopped by Mr. Canh's house for a cup of tea and some casual conversation. Seeing Mr. Hoa limping, Mr. Canh quickly asked:

- What's wrong with your leg?

- I was trying to avoid some schoolchildren and that's why I fell, sir.

- Are you alright? Are there any scratches or cuts anywhere? Come here and sit down so I can take a look.

- As I was about to cross the street, several schoolchildren came walking side-by-side, laughing and teasing each other without paying attention. I quickly swerved to avoid them and fell onto the sidewalk, only spraining my ankle slightly.

Hearing this, Mr. Canh sighed:

- I've always been afraid of schoolchildren when I'm out on the road. They ride in groups of four or five, run red lights, speed recklessly, tease each other, push and shove, and even stare at their mobile phones while riding. And in recent years, with the increasing number of schoolchildren riding electric bikes, electric scooters, and motorbikes, I'm even more scared when I'm out on the road, sir.

- You're right. I even see middle school students now being bought motorbikes and electric bikes by their parents.

- Have you noticed that lately, the press and social media frequently report on traffic accidents caused by students driving vehicles?

- Yes, sir. I've seen news reports stating that in the first two months of the year, the number of traffic accidents involving people under 18 in the province has increased significantly, more than six times compared to the same period last year.

- I see that the high school curriculum includes a section on traffic safety, and every year schools and local authorities organize activities to promote and disseminate the Road Traffic Law... but I don't understand why the situation hasn't improved?

- They organize many activities, but I don't think they're very effective. I attended a traffic safety awareness session at my child's school, so I know about it, but the content was general and the format was simple. When I asked my child about it later, she said she couldn't remember anything.

- So, does that mean we need to change the way we educate and raise our children, sir?

- That's true. But I think the most important thing is the family. If families spoil their children, buying them electric motorbikes and electric bicycles and giving them to them to ride before they've mastered the skills of controlling and handling different situations, then accidents will still happen. Besides that, parents must also set a good example and strictly abide by traffic laws for their children to follow.

- Recently, I saw a case where a parent was prosecuted for allowing their underage child to drive, resulting in a traffic accident. I think the law should impose stronger penalties if we want to improve the chaotic traffic situation involving students, don't you think?

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