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I have a cus who was put into states custody last year and is just now getting back with her family. In a way it helped but in another way it didn't. What's your opion about it?
Hannah
I mean I guess I would have to know the definition of a "troubled kid" and why are they even being considered to be put in homes or state custody. If by troubled it is meant that the kid has had some run ins with the law or something and is going through the Juvenile Justice system I think there are a lot more factors that need to be considered in order to answer this question.
Oh, I totally think that any kid no matter what the problem is should not be placed in state custody, but into a loving family for at least some time. For, my belief is that a kid who has problems needs support from someone, and putting them into state custody would be the exactly wrong thing to do. All kids, and especially those deprived of it, need to feel loved for, cared for,because how else are they going to be inspired to change. They need moral support more then anything. It is their character that needs worked on, and through a family that can provide not just a financially stable home or be strict about certain things, but also a family that can serve as an example of moral virtues and what it is like to care for others. If we were to teach our peers and the coming generations something more about valuing moral virtues, instead of large SUV's and million dollar homes, then maybe we'll be able to prevent all of these kids being out on the street or getting in trouble, because they would be able to see from others who are more fortunate that there is care for them in this world as well. I don't know it just pisses me off when people at my boarding school say "oh, well if it doesn't affect me, then I don't care. My parents worked hard to get to where they are today, so I deserve all that I have. So I don't really care about anyone else." Ugh, that's ugly in my opinion. That's self-centered, ego filled and simply a shallow character that seems to be overtaking the society. We need to change that around, and show other unfortunate or "troubled" kids that there is truly a better purpose for them in life and opportunity, then just doing stupid or careless things. Ok that's it, I hope I didn't offend anyone by what I said. I am sorry if I did, but then again I was just being honest about what my views are on the topic that Jesusisinme had brought up. thanks for reading,bye
Tamara
I agree Tamara, I feel as though we need to help relate problems that are going on to the teen so they can see that it does affect them. Bombing the island of Vieques does not only affect those who live there or are of Puerto Rican heritage. It affects everyone because it sends the message that the US will do as it pleases. If it feels like testing bombs in say Texas...it will. Although there is one think I would like to point out..I don't think that all troubled kids come from an overly spoiled background. Many could be escaping family situations or they are trying to survive financially. Like I said before it would really have to depend on the situation.
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