The Pain of Reality

In today's society, it's been said by many people that the kids are growing up too fast. Things weren'tlike this 50 years ago. 30 years ago. Even 10 years ago, when I was a kid.

The average age of a kids first cigarette is 12-13 in USD 259. In the 2006/2007 school year, there were 350 reported cases of drug related offenses. Starting from 2 in the 3rd grade, to 96 in the 11th. THIRD GRADE! That's a kid between the ages of 8 and 9.

Do you know what the most common drugs are? Perscriptions like Vicodin, Percocet, Ridalin... even stuff like NyQuil or Sudaffed, and Vicks... the list goes on and on. Did you know that whipped cream could be used as an inhalent? True story. Kids are crafty and have figured out a way to get the propellant in the cans out without letting the cream out and huffing that. Wanna know how? There are web sites out there that show how to do that. Not to mention others that ask you for your height and weight and tell you how much to take of what over-the-counter drug to get you high.

Pharm Parties are becoming increasingly common. Ever been to a buffet where you have no idea what's in the line? Well, at Pharm Parties kids bring in a handful of whatever they could get their hands on. Everyone throws it into the same bowl, and then you take your pick of whatever from the bowl of "Skittles."

What's even more aweful is the way they talk to each other. In every day conversation, they call each other bitches and sluts. They demean the integrity of someone who tries to have their own opinion. They twist words to start fights between others. They fight for the sake of fighting - verbally, physically... whatever they can do to damage the other person.

I hate it! It makes me physically sick. You wonder about my pasion for young people? This is it. Stupidity and rediculous decisions plague this generation. Since the adults consider this generation lost, who is here to be an advocate? Today has been interesting. I've learned more than I barganed for, but I'm pretty floored by it all.