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You know what simply amazes me?  How so many people want to complain and belly ache about todays youth, and how they are this, or that, how they act, or should act.  After a year of being on this site, I have sat back and evaluated my experience.   I enjoy blogging here, I've learned alot.  My mom got interviewed for a  segment, that was neat.  For the most part, it's been a positive outcome.  So why am I posting this blog?

Have any of you ever done a reality check and realized at the pessimistic, negative vibe that comes from so many of the posts?  Now I realize that some blogs are a good place to voice your problems, vent, get the word out.  However, has it ever occurred to any of my fellow bloggers that people of all ages read this/visit this site?  How do we expect todays youth to make any changes if they are exposed to such hatred, vile remarks, negativity?  I myself am guilty, I am not perfect, and have never claimed to be.  I do my best to remain positive, even when I don't want to.

So, I am challenging each and every one of you...The next time you respond to a blog, post a comment that instead of being negtive, throwing out sarcastic remarks (as I have done sometimes way too often), or being just plain mean.  Try turning it around, you can reply with the same comment and get your point across without being rude, ignorant and mean.  Consider constructive criticism.  Consider this...your child, grandchild, niece or nephew waltzes in and is checking out what you are doing.  Or you have left this site open, and they are reading not only what you have written, but what others have.  Is this what you want them to see you as?

That's my challenge to myself and others.  I realize we can't change the world overnight.  But we can start here.  What do you, my fellow bloggers think?

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jstol3 read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 9:44 AM

Redhotz -

Yes, we should all be civil. I agree. I don't see sarcasm as uncivil, however. It is sometimes very deserved.

TamaraPresley read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 12:17 PM

Redhotz-as a youth i agree with you. kids are like sponges...we soke up everything we hear and see and adults dont realize how big of an influence they are on there kids or the kids around them...as a youth bloger on here i have gotten some sarcastic remarks from fellow bloggers because of my age...but as a 17 y/o i think iam a very mature and well rounded young lady that deserves respect just like the adults do..
_tamara

TamaraPresley read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 12:17 PM

Redhotz-as a youth i agree with you. kids are like sponges...we soke up everything we hear and see and adults dont realize how big of an influence they are on there kids or the kids around them...as a youth bloger on here i have gotten some sarcastic remarks from fellow bloggers because of my age...but as a 17 y/o i think iam a very mature and well rounded young lady that deserves respect just like the adults do..
_tamara

twistersister read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 1:12 PM

::watches for missiles and anti air assault fire:::

Way to stir the kindling about,Red...LOL =)

I once read somewhere that some folks just get online to BLEEP...sometimes true...I think people can gripe or complain without being too negative or offensive...
I find sometimes I might blog to vent or connect...depending on the day I've had.
Can please everyone all the time, but all well...that is diversity for ya!=)

twistersister read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 1:13 PM

I meant "can't"....stupid blasted plastic cheap horrible foreign made keyboard I outta @#W^!@!@#$^@%@!&#@%*^)(#&*!@#!!!!

:::::blush::: Oops.=)

jpbikerfreak read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 3:45 PM

Couple of observations, redholtz.

1) You're right

2) I always try to behave here just as I would to a person's face. I think I manage to do that about 95% of the time, but of course it isn't saying much cause I'm generally not afraid to say anything to anyone if I think I need to LOL

3) People do have a strong tendency to think things are stronger and harsher than the author really intends. this is because it's in print, black and white, and nobody can see expression. And of course it's anonymous.

Tamara- ya I thought I was mature at 17 too LOL... I think everyone did.

Not sayin' you're a bad kid or that you're immature for your age. But there's just no substitute for havin' life kick you dead in the butt for another 20 years.

TamaraPresley read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 4:22 PM

hey jp--your right i get that a lot but for a 17 year old who...lets jus say had to grow up really fast i think i am very mature...i don't have parents to look over me...now i have people i call mom and dad...but i basicly take care of my self...i am a full time student at a public high school and i have an income...i pay my pills every month and manage to go to church every sunday...i think i do pretty good for a youth...my thing is...we(as youth) are never reconized...except when we do something wrong...i am not sterio typing but a lot of the adults and elders are like that...
but i understand what you are saying...

gimini210 read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 4:25 PM

Life is a mixture of good and bad, I can see both sides. The problem is when you are no longer a child and you are dealing with life it isn't always happiness you have to face. It isn't always the dark side either. Most people come on here when the darker moments touch their lifes in a dirrect or indirect manner. Yes we should have happier blogs but as I said life is both and most of us react to darker moments before we do the lighter happier ones.

2minikdz read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 5:28 PM

The youth that are in my life, and I mean there's a bunch too, including my own 4 teenagers, are the sweetest group of kids you could ever want to be around. I know of a kid who is 15 and very smart and nice to be around who has goofballs for parents. (I know them personaly) I applaud the teens I know because they really have to face adversity and trials beyond what ever I had to face. The kids that scare me I usually find to be gentle giants; I feel bad because I find I'm too quick to judge them because of the way they dress or the looks on their face. (Forgive me kids?) And I'll tell you this too. I'm finding that most teeage boys will hold the door open for me...Men my age? Hardly ever! That's the truth. I even got phone calls and hugs from some of my teens'friends telling me Happy Mother's Day, Mom.

jdembski read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 5:42 PM

I think a lot of it but not all of it comes down to who your role models are and parenting. It also comes down to how hard your parents are willing to work with you on becoming a better person. Some parents are lazy out there and don't want to be the one that disciplines but rather be a friend. I think you can have a friend type relationship as long as you don't blur the fact that parenting is the first and most important role.

There are a lot of good kids today and I see many who are doing great things (in school, in church, volunteering, etc.). Unfortunately, there are still those kids that either aren't getting the proper parenting or somehow have gotten down the wrong path of life.

There are times I get fired up and probably should take a few moments before I post, but in general I think I can be positive and try to think before I post. Wow what a run on sentence that was.

mabell read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 7:14 PM

redhotz, That was truly an inspiring post. I think we've all be guilty of anger and snide remarks. rosco comes to mind. We don't have to sink to a negative level, although it's tough for me because I am a very out spoken person, however if I made some of the comments, that I do, face to face, my body language speaks volumes.

Jordan read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 8:22 PM

Let’s all get together, hold hands and sing a rousing chores of Kum bi ya.

Yourtown read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 10:03 PM

Incoming .........This has got to be one of the dumbest blogs I have ever replied to. This is a joke right? I have a right to be me. Crazy hahahaha

NaderChaser read my blog view my photos
May 17, 2008 | 12:02 AM

well i actually have learned quite abit from my own daughter. sha truly makes me laugh. i love to laugh and i try to laugh often. it does keep me young at heart at least.

2minikdz read my blog view my photos
May 17, 2008 | 12:54 PM

Jordan, you're a scream...thankx for giving me a laugh, I needed that today.

TamaraPresley read my blog view my photos
May 17, 2008 | 3:39 PM

as a youth growing up suxed for me after my mom died i lived with who i thought was my bio dad but wasn't...he was so abusive so i took care of my self for 5 years til i turned 17 then ran away and got taken away then i am in the middle af kinda being adopted...so i think that parents should be more aware of there kids...tell them you love them and will always be there no matter what cause thats all we really want to hear...tell them you are proud of them no matter what they do...cause all they want is acceptence...and to feel loved...
--tamara

TamaraPresley read my blog view my photos
May 17, 2008 | 3:45 PM

yourtown--if you never had a kid...if you never been hurt as a kid then you really have no clue what your talking about...it's reall not that dumb...to trust, love and support not only your own kids but the other youth around you...is not only giving them a chance but letting them know you support them and they will be more likely to successed as young adults and adults...

sweethart read my blog
May 18, 2008 | 11:48 PM

lets all get naked and lay in a pile.

Biker-Terry read my blog view my photos
May 20, 2008 | 3:45 PM

oh jeez sweetheart....... lol

Good advice redhotz.

redhotz read my blog
May 21, 2008 | 1:27 AM

Yourtown, I wish you to know I am not like others who blog on here, I do not take offense to your ignorance and stupidity. I will not delete your comments. I will only read what you write and allow others to prey on what you write. I wish to live my life happy and positively. It is my hope that you are being sarcastic and playful. If you are truly as unhappy as you seem, I am sad that your life doesn't have worth to you. I wish you well. And I will think about you and hope for you to find happiness someday. People who are unhappy and miserable will die lonely. Have a happy Hump day tomorrow! Although you aren't the only one here who has posted something I don't appreciate, you are the one who stands out the most in my mind. The one who I think needs thoughts of happiness sent your way! By the way, this blog is not a joke, and thank you for feeling the way you do!

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May each of you take one day at a time. Enjoy your children, spouses and family. Never taking anything for granted. Life is short, life is what you make of it. Live every day like it's your last.

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