seabeyond
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Wed Apr-09-08 05:17 PM
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kids and i dont have a tough time talkin and listen, we have done it since day one....
but we have been looking for a teenage book. is as important for my son, he likes to read ahead and know what is happening.
i bought real boys years ago and both boys read that. actually my youngest just now getting into it.
appreciate
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| -What in the world is wrong with society nowadays? |
Paint It Black |
Apr-09-08 04:45 PM |
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I'm aware of zero other cases of American students... |
Eric J in MN |
Apr-09-08 04:48 PM |
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Well there have been |
Mojorabbit |
Apr-09-08 04:50 PM |
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Some kids got caught here a few years ago with that intention... |
cynatnite |
Apr-09-08 04:51 PM |
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it has indeed become a "fad" for lack of a better term. n/t |
pepperbear |
Apr-09-08 04:59 PM |
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If you read the news more, you would know that this is fairly common. |
mwb970 |
Apr-10-08 07:00 AM |
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got some links? 4 or 5 should do, seeing as it's so common and all... |
QuestionAll |
Apr-10-08 07:25 AM |
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OK, here you are. |
mwb970 |
Apr-10-08 08:00 AM |
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And by the way, the sarcasm is not appreciated. |
mwb970 |
Apr-10-08 10:23 AM |
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i wish i could say the same |
Blue_Tires |
Apr-10-08 12:55 PM |
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Did you see the mother of one of those girls on the Today show? |
cynatnite |
Apr-09-08 04:50 PM |
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That woman sounds like piece of puke. |
devilgrrl |
Apr-09-08 04:53 PM |
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Yes, I bet that homes where the kids were raised with an attitude of |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Apr-10-08 12:35 PM |
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People believe and do all sorts of crazy shit based on collective illusions |
Echo In Light |
Apr-10-08 07:00 AM |
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This is society. We're primates. This happens all the time, everywhere. |
melody |
Apr-09-08 04:51 PM |
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It makes me incredibly sad |
Paint It Black |
Apr-09-08 04:53 PM |
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Exactly. |
melody |
Apr-09-08 04:55 PM |
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I completely disagree. The more violent a society is, the more likely it is to |
Herdin_Cats |
Apr-09-08 05:01 PM |
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Social studies have shown -- the same elements that give us violence also bring about creativity |
melody |
Apr-09-08 05:22 PM |
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How do they define creativity and free thought? |
Herdin_Cats |
Apr-09-08 06:50 PM |
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Well, we can torture the data until it says what we like |
melody |
Apr-09-08 08:18 PM |
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Again, can you point me in the direction of this material? The social sciences |
Herdin_Cats |
Apr-09-08 10:50 PM |
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I'd have to point you in the direction of thirty years of research |
melody |
Apr-10-08 12:09 AM |
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We seem to be approaching this question from different angles. |
Herdin_Cats |
Apr-10-08 06:44 AM |
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My background is in cultural anthropology |
melody |
Apr-10-08 12:29 PM |
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My background is also in cultural anthropology. |
Herdin_Cats |
Apr-10-08 06:06 PM |
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You don't understand how human culture is grounded in psychology? |
melody |
Apr-10-08 06:43 PM |
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You really, really don't understand what I was saying. Did you read my posts? |
Herdin_Cats |
Apr-10-08 08:29 PM |
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Wow, that is a *very* sweeping, general statement. |
mwb970 |
Apr-10-08 07:02 AM |
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So would I.... |
smirkymonkey |
Apr-10-08 08:52 AM |
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I cannot believe this is even being debated |
melody |
Apr-10-08 12:46 PM |
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then Zimbabwe must be about due for a rennaisance |
eShirl |
Apr-10-08 07:12 AM |
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Touche! |
smirkymonkey |
Apr-10-08 08:53 AM |
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And I guess you'd have a real problem with the sky being blue lol |
melody |
Apr-10-08 01:29 PM |
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Don't like the truth, don't remember it, just discard it from your mind |
melody |
Apr-10-08 12:48 PM |
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"As I said, this is ludicrous to even further debate ..." |
OmelasExpat |
Apr-10-08 12:53 PM |
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Because there is nothing to debate! |
melody |
Apr-10-08 01:34 PM |
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ok, show me all the creativity pouring out of Zimbabwe |
eShirl |
Apr-10-08 06:51 PM |
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You're assuming that all violence is primary |
melody |
Apr-10-08 08:16 PM |
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I'm not assuming anything |
eShirl |
Apr-10-08 08:18 PM |
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And Idi Amin was a closet Picasso. |
OmelasExpat |
Apr-10-08 12:50 PM |
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You'll have to rewrite neurology to dispute it |
melody |
Apr-10-08 01:33 PM |
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the scientific method is a wonderful thing. n/t |
eShirl |
Apr-10-08 07:16 PM |
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Well, we've been trillions in debt since 1980. |
HypnoToad |
Apr-09-08 05:02 PM |
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It's not an excuse, it's a reason -- and the people who are trying to control our natures |
melody |
Apr-09-08 05:23 PM |
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How does that explain places like Sweden? |
riverdeep |
Apr-10-08 06:26 AM |
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Agreed. Also, sexism runs rampant in totalitarian structures {glorification of machismo} |
Echo In Light |
Apr-10-08 07:28 AM |
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It's also a tiny country with deep roots |
melody |
Apr-10-08 12:41 PM |
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I have to disagree here, |
raccoon |
Apr-10-08 09:03 AM |
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That's an entirely different matter |
melody |
Apr-10-08 12:43 PM |
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Where did you hear that, |
raccoon |
Apr-10-08 01:15 PM |
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Throw away the TV's...n/t |
saddlesore |
Apr-09-08 04:52 PM |
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Local "news" enables this sort of behavior |
depakid |
Apr-09-08 04:52 PM |
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All it does is give a different air of high drama to their violent rampage |
melody |
Apr-09-08 04:57 PM |
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Somehow, back then things just seemed different |
Paint It Black |
Apr-09-08 05:01 PM |
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I went to a private school with supposedly intelligent, well-bred kids |
melody |
Apr-09-08 05:21 PM |
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Exactly. What's surprising is how few can relate to that reality due to mass homogenization |
Echo In Light |
Apr-10-08 06:51 AM |
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Absolutely. I couldn't agree more |
melody |
Apr-10-08 12:38 PM |
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It unfortunately speaks to the efficacy of thought control/uniformity |
Echo In Light |
Apr-10-08 06:58 PM |
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It's not just the news that enables it... |
cynatnite |
Apr-09-08 05:01 PM |
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Vanity, desire for fame, bullying, what children are exposed to, what is tolerated... |
HypnoToad |
Apr-09-08 04:59 PM |
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School uniforms are actually a good idea |
depakid |
Apr-09-08 05:08 PM |
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And it gives kids something harmless to rebel against |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Apr-10-08 12:38 PM |
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Maybe this book can help explain?? |
texastoast |
Apr-09-08 05:00 PM |
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coolest. sounds interesting. have you read? |
seabeyond |
Apr-09-08 05:04 PM |
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I was referred to it about 5 or 6 years ago |
texastoast |
Apr-09-08 05:13 PM |
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thanks.... |
seabeyond |
Apr-09-08 05:17 PM |
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free for all society with absolutely no boundaries |
seabeyond |
Apr-09-08 05:02 PM |
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Who ever dies with the most toys wins! |
devilgrrl |
Apr-09-08 05:04 PM |
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interesting. i have never looked at it that way. hm.... n/t |
seabeyond |
Apr-09-08 05:08 PM |
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Look at the example our government is setting! |
MartyL |
Apr-09-08 05:20 PM |
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since when do we hear these stories on a regular basis? |
QuestionAll |
Apr-10-08 07:27 AM |
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As my post upthread reveals, you are insufficiently informed on this topic. |
mwb970 |
Apr-10-08 08:37 AM |
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Television content is a problem. |
raebrek |
Apr-10-08 07:33 AM |
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who, exactly is teaching values, nowadays? |
sentelle |
Apr-10-08 08:16 AM |
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Too many people who are just plain ignorant of history |
slackmaster |
Apr-10-08 12:47 PM |
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preach it to 'em JR!!! |
ileus |
Apr-10-08 08:59 PM |
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