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Step up 2 the Plate...How about the Media Being a Mentor???
Mar 9, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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How about the media stepping up to the plate and stop glamorizing so many negative issues and incorporate some positive issues…help to diffuse some of these issues…when reporting on the negative, come up with some positives or ask for suggestions…the media can do wonders.

Djohnson2 said that “Over the past year, there has been an increase in Gang violence, Gang vandalism and gang related racial tensions on and off school campuses in South Central Los Angeles…this include other areas that we do not even hear about…Reports show that students felt most unsafe, not only on campus, but in the community as they moved to and from school. Students reported being the victims of armed robberies, gang harassment, intimidation, drive-by shootings, and other crimes

I recently asked the question, “Media havoc & School Drama,” Did you know that violence has gone on for decades on the high school campuses?  Is this something that is new to you or is it a wake up call from Columbine High School?  Tell me what is the difference between twenty years ago, ten years ago, yesterday and today. Does the environment play a pivotal role or does the media? Describe some salient characteristics (important issues).

Christine Devine leave us with these words… student "tags" a bus... with Mayor Villaraigosa on board. Now, Villaraigosa wants to be the teen's mentor. A+ idea???  Two schools of thought. I applaud Mayor Villaraigosa for wanting to help our youth... but can't help but wish a student doing great things, getting good grades, and abiding by the law would get such a generous offer. On the other hand, Mayor Villaraigosa has talked about his own difficulties as a young person. Perhaps he might just be the person to make change... one young person at a time.

Reality is that IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD AND IF WE WANT CHANGE WE ALL HAVE TO PITCH IN EVEN IF IT ONLY A LITTLE. IT IS THE EFFORT THAT COUNTS…

The Navy Cadets ages 10-17, The Marine Devil Pups, The Air Force (Through the Tuskegee Airmen), the Police Explorers, The Fire Explores and other programs for children and teenagers have several programs that these kids. I am not saying that these are for all children but it is a start in the right direction. Let’s hear your opinions…
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wrks4me read my blog view my photos
Mar 14, 2007 | 11:18 AM

I agree this is an important issue, and the media does need to play it's part in the clean up. My personal opinion as far as the growing violence is concerned. It has to start at home, a mellow non-violent kid isn't going to start kindergarden then all of a sudden turn violent. Kids do as they see from the get go. The biggest difference that I see between now and twenty or thirty years ago is more awareness on domestic violence. Back in the day it wasn't talked about, let alone reported. Now a days it's in the news all the time, creating more of an acceptance to the violence than deturant. I'm a firm believer in enviromental behavior. My youngest son is living proof of this. He lived with domestic violence for 5 years, and started school very angry. Since leaving my husband 2 years ago and with the help of counseling he no longer expresses himself with violence. All he was doing was repeating what he had seen for 5 years, problems were solved with violence. Once he saw the right way, and that there are better ways than violence and anger to solve problems. His attitude started to change. I'm not saying he doesn't have a ways to go, but he is no longer a threat to his fellow peers. My point being is, I agree it takes a villiage to raise a child. I just think it's too easy for the parents of today to blame society for their problems with their kids. If they had just spent alittle more "quality" time with their kids instead of anything else they had to do. The media wouldn't be such a scape goat today. If there's violence on T.V. that your kids shouldn't see. Don't complain ab
scooch read my blog view my photos
Mar 15, 2007 | 8:24 PM

HEY THE LAST THING I WANT TO DO IS SCOLD ANYONE FOR AN OPINION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONDOLENCES IT IS A BAD THING FOR ANYONE. I JUST HAVE A THING FOR WANTING PEOPLE TO GET ALONG. THIS BLOG IS NEW FOR ME I WAS A HOLD OUT FOR SOME TIME.I WOULD LIKE TO TALK BACK AND FORTH ON WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE WE MAY HAVE IN COMMON. NOT SCOLD FORGIVE ME FOR THAT. I DO GET EXCITED AND STILL AT MY AGE SPEAK OR BLOG BEFORE I THINK IT THROUGH. THAT IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT FOR ME ANYWAY. I AM ALWAYS READY TO LEARN SOMETHING. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? ARE YOU MARRIED? WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING? JUST STUFF. I AM VERY INTO WANTING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FROM MY LIFE'S LESSONS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FROM LOSING MY SON.EVERYDAY I WANT TO THINK AND KNOW THAT I AM BEING A BETTER PERSON AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH THE KIDS I HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO HELP RAISE WITH MY DAYCARE. I DID READ THE OTHER BLOG THE OTHER DAY YOU MENTIONED.HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.
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