This chapter is called "Seeking Solutions." It starts with a story from Ruth M. She has been mentioned in previous chapters. She is a grandma and used to be on a school board. She is hosting a party for the good kids in Rumspringa. She thinks a community center for Amish kids, so they can stay away for drugs, alcohol, etc. She talks to the church but they say no. Next is Norman Y. He is a minister. A couple years later, he proposes the same idea. They said yes, and now the community loves it.
Then, the book goes on talk about the first incident involving drugs. It was when two kids get busted for dealing cocaine. The Amish don't think that drugs are a problems. The government told the Church to provide a drug education class. They said no but then agreed. At the class, the Church realized drugs are a problem.
Next is Faron Y. He is a crackhead. He wants to quit but its hard. He quits for his girlfriend, Emma M. Then, she left for Florida. He starts smoking crack again. He waits for her, but she never comes back.
Then, the book goes on to say that most blame cars for drug problems. Dealers need cars to deal drugs.
Next is Gerald Y. He is addicted to cocaine. He is now clean. He quit for his girlfriend, Joyce. Gerald doesn't join the Church, but hasn't yet.
Next is Jerry L. He has Tourette's. One day, he doesn't go to a party because of his job. His friends died. His job saved his life according to his job. He joins the Church. He gets a job at the Church.
I liked this chapter. It's nice to see that the Church is realizing the problems and trying to change the Chruch.
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