老外在中国：格斗孤儿，警察能做的不只是执法_其他

老外在中国：格斗孤儿，警察能做的不只是执法

The PAL mission remains unchanged after more than a century: to keep young people out of trouble by channeling their energies into constructive pursuits.

100多年来，警察体育联盟的使命不曾改变，那就是：引导孩子追求积极向上，从而帮他们走出困境。

The personal relationships with police officers are crucial. Experience in the US shows that when the officers are known and respected, respect follows for the laws they enforce. That's worth a serious look.

警察和群众的关系非常关键。美国的经验表明，如果警察知名且受尊敬，那么他们执行的法律也会受尊敬。这点值得深思。

An old slogan rings true: It's better to build a boy than to mend a man.

老话说的好：“少成若天性，习惯成自然。”

Postscript: Since my last column, Derek was offered a home by a caring family. He's getting regular meals. He has started school. I convinced him to go to bed at 9 pm and rise at 5 am.

附言：上次采访完，德瑞克就找到一家富有爱心的家庭。他的饮食规律起来，也开始上学了。我说服他晚上9点睡觉5点起床。

“How do you feel now?” I asked.

“现在感觉怎么样？”我问。

He answered: “Rebirth.”

“就像重生，”他回答道。

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Randy Wright joined China Daily as an editor in 2013. His career spans 36 years and 10 newspapers in the United States in senior management, editorial writing and reporting roles. He served as adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona and has consulted for many publications, including the California Bar Journal for lawyers and judges. He is a licensed pilot in the US.