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Depletion of financial resources due to negative behaviors. Public facilities are an outlet for society and a civilized manifestation that reflects the level of awareness and responsibility of its members. They were created to serve everyone and enhance the quality of life in various public locations. However, some negative behaviors and acts of vandalism that affect parks, gardens, and service facilities still constitute a challenge that drains the financial resources allocated for maintenance and development, and affects the optimal use of these facilities. Specialists and those interested in social affairs believe that preserving public property is a shared responsibility that begins with the family and school and extends to various community institutions, stressing the importance of enhancing community awareness and consolidating the values of belonging and responsibility to reduce this phenomenon and protect national gains for future generations. “Oman” monitored citizens’ opinions about The most prominent acts of vandalism affecting public facilities, in addition to their proposals to enhance the culture of preserving them and reducing these behaviors. In this context, Nasser bin Jameel Al-Souli explained that among the most prominent negative behaviors that are repeated in a number of public facilities is writing on walls and benches, damaging public property, and throwing waste in places other than those designated for them, in addition to the misuse of parks and recreational facilities and neglecting to maintain their cleanliness, pointing out that these practices not only harm the civilized appearance, but also incur additional costs for the competent authorities to repair the damage and rehabilitate the facilities. He stressed that preserving public property is a shared responsibility that falls on everyone, starting from the family and school, passing through governmental and private institutions, and does not end with every individual who uses these facilities, as they are public property that everyone benefits from, and that preserving them represents a national and moral duty that reflects the level of awareness and belonging to society. He added that reducing the phenomenon of tampering with public facilities requires intensifying awareness campaigns, strengthening oversight in public sites, implementing regulations and penalties on violators, in addition to encouraging community initiatives that develop public awareness. Responsibility, establishes the culture of preserving public property, and enhances the spirit of community partnership. He pointed out that the family has a pivotal role in instilling these values in children, by setting a good example in daily behavior, teaching them the importance of public property and the necessity of respecting it, and involving them in volunteer work and cleanliness campaigns, which contributes to consolidating the values of responsibility, belonging, and preserving public facilities from a young age. Bushra bint Bakhit Al-Araimi shares his opinion, stressing that the most prominent manifestations of vandalism are – unfortunately. It includes tampering with light poles, destroying children’s toys in public parks, vandalizing bathrooms, as well as writing on the walls, breaking seats, and throwing waste in places other than those designated for it. She pointed out that the effects of these behaviors are not limited to distorting the civilized appearance of public facilities, but rather extend to depriving members of society of benefiting from them, and depleting the financial resources allocated for their maintenance and rehabilitation. She believes that reducing this phenomenon requires adopting practical and sustainable solutions, foremost among which is launching youth initiatives to clean and care for parks and public facilities, and honoring the individuals, neighborhoods, and volunteer teams that preserve them the most, in a way that enhances the culture of social responsibility, in addition to installing surveillance cameras in locations where acts of vandalism are frequent, and implementing regulations. She imposed penalties on violators, stressing that the success of these efforts depends on community solidarity and enhancing awareness of the importance of preserving public property as it belongs to everyone and a cultural heritage that must be preserved for future generations. She added that the family has a pivotal role in instilling the values of preserving public property in children, by taking them to participate in volunteer activities, and establishing the concept that preserving public facilities reflects the individual’s morals and respect for society, in addition to promoting purposeful awareness programs. Tampering with property: For her part, Sariya bint Saeed Al-Ghunaimi, a social researcher and member of the Omani Social Association, said: Social specialists and researchers believe that maintaining public facilities reflects the level of social awareness and national belonging among individuals. When we talk about collective consciousness, we basically mean an individual consciousness that transforms over time into a collective consciousness that adopts the values of preserving public facilities, as they belong to everyone above all else, and contributes to enhancing civilized behavior based on respect for common rights and responsibilities in society. In Omani society, these practices embody the values of cooperation and responsibility that constitute an integral part of social and cultural identity. She explained that the phenomenon of tampering with public property is due to several social reasons, the most prominent of which are weak awareness of the importance of public property, the absence of family control, and the influence of some individuals by negative behaviors widespread among peers, in addition to indifference and lack of concern for the cleanliness of the place and the importance of preserving it, which reflects the individual’s values and behaviors, as well as the reliance on the presence of someone to repair what is The place was damaged or cleaned after leaving. She added that the weak sense of community belonging, and the lack of awareness of the economic and social effects resulting from vandalism, may lead some individuals to engage in behaviors that harm public facilities designated to serve everyone, even in the presence of financial fines or penalties imposed on those who do not preserve public property. She added that the family has an essential role in instilling the values of preserving public facilities through education by good example and continuous guidance, instilling values from a young age and avoiding wrong practices. When parents are keen to respect public regulations, maintain cleanliness, and not harm shared property, children acquire these behaviors automatically, and grow up to realize that maintaining public places is a moral and patriotic responsibility and a national duty that must be respected, and that it reflects his personality while he is in that place, and the love of goodness for others as well in using it after him. The school also has an effective role and great influence on students or children from their first upbringing, as this feeling is strengthened by integrating the values of citizenship and social responsibility into educational activities and programs through school curricula, radio programs, school activities and student groups, including charitable work and awareness campaigns, and involving students in volunteer initiatives and campaigns to preserve the school and public environment. The Sultanate of Oman represents the correct approach in this field through its representation of promoting the values of competition through the “Maintaining Cleanliness and Health in the School Environment” competition. There is a special committee from the Ministry that supervises and visits public and private schools, and then chooses the cleanest and tidiest school or classroom that adheres to all school regulations and laws. In addition, public facilities are everyone’s responsibility. Therefore, developing a culture of participation and respect for shared property within the school contributes to the formation of a generation more aware of its role in protecting and preserving public facilities and that they represent the identity of the individual and all of society. Community Responsibility: For her part, Asma bint Abdullah Al Balushi, a member of the Omani Social Society, said: The presence of such negative behaviors in public places directly affects community cohesion and weakens the values of belonging and community identity, as these behaviors reflect the level of individuals’ awareness of their responsibilities towards their community and its public facilities. Practices such as throwing waste in places other than those designated for it, damaging public property, writing on the walls, making noise, and not respecting the privacy of others, do not only have effects on distorting the civilized appearance, but also affect the quality of life within society and limit everyone’s benefit from public facilities. She added that the continuation of these behaviors contributes to weakening the sense of collective responsibility, and depletes the resources allocated to maintaining and rehabilitating facilities, stressing that preserving public property is a shared responsibility that begins with the family, through the school and the media, all the way to various sectors. Community institutions, by instilling the values of respect for public property, enhancing community awareness, encouraging volunteer initiatives, in addition to enforcing regulations on violators. She stressed that maintaining public facilities represents a civilized behavior that reflects society’s awareness and advancement, and enhances the community’s image and cultural identity in front of its members and visitors. On the other hand, combating negative behaviors is not limited to imposing laws and penalties only, but rather begins with promoting education and moral values within the family, school, and media, by spreading a culture of respect for the system, cooperation, and preservation of public property. Every individual with positive behavior contributes to building a more cohesive society, and enhances feelings of pride, belonging, and pride in national identity. Therefore, respect for public places reflects a person’s respect for his community and country, and is an indicator of his awareness and culture. Advanced societies are built by the behavior of their individuals before they are built by their facilities and achievements. She added that social media affects the behavior of individuals towards public property, whether positively or negatively, depending on the way they are used and the nature of the content circulated through them. On the positive side, these platforms contribute to spreading awareness of the importance of preserving public property, and promoting the values of citizenship and belonging, through awareness campaigns and community initiatives that encourage cleanliness, respect for regulations, and protection of public facilities. They also help highlight positive role models and motivate others to emulate them. On the negative side, some content may contribute to spreading irresponsible behaviors, such as photographing acts of vandalism or inappropriate behavior with the aim of attracting attention or achieving fame, which may encourage some to imitate these practices without realizing it. Its effects on society. She stressed that the impact of social media depends primarily on the awareness of users and their ability to choose useful content, and investing in these platforms in consolidating positive values and enhancing the sense of responsibility towards society and its public property. Muscat Municipality: Negative practices increase spending on maintenance, repair and replacement work. She explained that the concept of social responsibility can be strengthened among young people by instilling the values of belonging and commitment from a young age, and encouraging them to realize that they have an essential role in building their society and preserving its gains. This is done through the family, school, and community institutions that work to establish the values of cooperation, respect for laws, and preservation of public property. Involving young people in volunteer work and social, environmental and cultural initiatives also contributes to developing their sense of responsibility, and equipping them with teamwork, leadership and giving skills. Social media can also be used to publish success stories and launch awareness campaigns that highlight the impact of positive behavior in serving society. Draining money Zakaria bin Saeed Al Nabhani, an agricultural engineer at Muscat Municipality, said: The most prominent manifestations of tampering and negative behaviors that have been monitored are the destruction of games and recreational facilities, writing or drawing on walls and seats, sabotaging lighting units, cutting or damaging trees and green spaces, throwing waste in places other than their designated places, in addition to the improper use of public facilities, which causes… damage or reduce their lifespan, and these practices lead to increased spending on maintenance, repair and replacement work, which drains the financial and human resources allocated to development and improvement. It also negatively affects the sustainability of the facilities and the quality of services provided to the community, and may deprive visitors of fully benefiting from those facilities until they are rehabilitated. He added: The competent authorities are working to implement awareness programs to enhance the culture of preserving public property, in addition to performing periodic maintenance of the facilities, intensifying oversight tours, installing information signs, and benefiting from modern surveillance systems in some locations, as well as encouraging community members to report any practices that harm public facilities. He pointed out in his speech that the laws and fines represent It is an important factor in reducing negative behaviors by enhancing commitment and deterring violators. However, preserving public property does not depend on the legal aspect only, but also requires establishing community awareness and a sense of shared responsibility, given that these facilities belong to everyone and preserving them is a collective responsibility that contributes to their sustainability for future generations.
