ASK anyone their thoughts on the youth of today and a tirade of criticism normally comes rolling off the tongue.

Gun crime, ASBOs, gang warfare, violence, bad attitudes, and drugs are common associations with teenage culture, and reports in the UK media do little to alleviate the ill perception of our emerging generations.

The Review wants to put an end to bad press, give young people a voice, celebrate the good that they bring to our district, and help to keep them out of trouble. We are today launching our KiDs campaign (Kids in the district of St Albans).

Can you help us with our campaign?

Please send your suggestions via email catchlined kids to kids@london.newsquest.co.uk or send your text to 80360 starting with KIDS leave a space and then your answer, name and contact details.

Text’s cost 25p plus your normal operator text charge. Telephone and text voting lines open 22/09/2009 and close 30/11/2009 at 23:59PM. For Full terms visit http://www.newsquest.co.uk/terms Service Provided by Newsquest Media Group.

Alternatively suggestions can be made over the phone. Simply call our reporters Alexandra Barham on 07824 530140 or Manisha Mistry on 07774556966.