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What Happened???
milomorris:
This isn't about fashion, rebellion, or generational differences. This is about a criminal culture. I think it sucks that some white people are so disconnected that they think its "cute."
It isn't. Its destroying neighborhoods.
Just because "Swedish kids do it too" doesn't make it OK. Glorification of criminality is only the tip of the iceberg. We're talking about children who want to become criminals. They see it as a positive character trait, a position of power, and a worthy lifestyle.
What would you think if your daughter came home and said "I'm the cutest ho in Houston." Or your son declared "Dem Colombians ain't got nuffin' on me."
Yes, ladies & gentlemen, these are direct quotes from my family members.
Do y'all get it now? Or do I need to go into more detail?
Luvlylittlewing:
--- Quote from: milomorris on February 08, 2012, 10:09:08 pm ---Just because "Swedish kids do it too" doesn't make it OK. Glorification of criminality is only the tip of the iceberg. We're talking about children who want to become criminals. They see it as a positive character trait, a position of power, and a worthy lifestyle.
Do y'all get it now?? Or do I need to go into more detail?
--- End quote ---
I think parental failure has a lot to do with these kids' attitudes. If more of them had father figures to teach them what it means to be a responsible black man, we wouldn't have kids embracing such a dangerous lifestyle. My father raised my brother to be a good husband and father. It worked, of course. My brother was named City of Oakland's Father of the Year twice in a row. His 3 boys are all in college and would never be allowed out of the house with their pants on the ground. My nephews are amazing young men who are respectful (one is a bit high strung ;D) and they have a great fashion sense. ;)
I don't place all the blame on these kids. They're the products of those who raised them, in most cases.
milomorris:
--- Quote from: Luvlylittlewing on February 08, 2012, 10:23:34 pm ---I think parental failure has a lot to do with these kids' attitudes. If more of them had father figures to teach them what it means to be a responsible black man, we wouldn't have kids embracing such a dangerous lifestyle. My father raised my brother to be a good husband and father. It worked, of course. My brother was named City of Oakland's Father of the Year twice in a row. His 3 boys are all in college and would never be allowed out of the house with their pants on the ground. My nephews are amazing young men who are respectful (one is a bit high strung ;D) and they have a great fashion sense. ;)
I don't place all the blame on these kids. They're the products of those who raised them, in most cases.
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Amen. And good for your brother. Sounds like the kind of guy I'd like to meet. You know what I'm talking about. You've seen it go both ways.
It ain't about the pants.
Luvlylittlewing:
--- Quote from: milomorris on February 08, 2012, 10:31:04 pm ---Amen. And good for your brother. Sounds like the kind of guy I'd like to meet. You know what I'm talking about. You've seen it go both ways.
It ain't about the pants.
--- End quote ---
Thanks! Yes, he is a good man, although he tortured my sister and I, being the oldest and all! :laugh:
RouxB:
My father would have shot my brother himself if he ever saw him trying to be a thug-pants included. My brother is not perfect but he turned out to be a decent man.
My parents were pretty no nonsense people and I guess I'm ok with that-especially after hearing my neighbors 16 year daughter repeatedly tell her to f-off and shut the f-up and get out of her f*ing face. I would be dead. D.E.A.D.
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