Darren Hankel, Principal,
Consultants in Marketing, Inc., Las Vegas
“If you take a proactive role in parenting, you can instill core values and ethics that lead to a solid moral foundation. Even though my two daughters are young, I engage them in conversations so that I understand how they are interpreting the world we live in.”
June Connelly, Executive Director,
Las Ventanas, Las Vegas
“I was worried about the ‘Sin City’ image before we relocated our family here. After moving here, we had no concern at all. Las Vegas has many activities and events for the entire family. Parents must take responsibility to guide children in the right direction.”
Steve Budin, President,
The Budin Group, Las Vegas
“I think it’s tough to raise children anywhere. If parents are involved and have open lines of communication, the odds of successfully raising children increase. There are negative influences all around – at schools, online, on television. Kids need to be taught how to avoid the negative influences.”
Michael Beardslee, President,
IT Strategies, Las Vegas
“While there are visible gaming machines almost everywhere, parents should not use them in front of their kids. Don’t take your entire family to ‘local spots’ with bars and gaming. Basically use some common sense.”
Frank Gatski, CEO,
Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services, Las Vegas
“Las Vegas offers much more for its youth than it has in the past. It has real communities, great schools, churches, parks, shopping centers and neighborhoods that make it a great place to raise children.”
Ann Morgan, Stockholder,
Jones Vargas, Reno
“No. Reality, not image, affects families. My children were born and raised in Nevada. They went to an at-risk elementary school where the dedication of the teachers gave them not just a good but a great education. They both graduated with honors and think Nevada is the best place in the world to live.”
