As the mother of a teenage son, it is becoming a little too hard for me to be comfortable with the thought of him being out of my sight. You see, fortunately, my son grew up to be a tall, handsome young man, surpassing others on the growth charts. But society says he does not fit the mold. He is not permitted to “act his age” because people would rather see him act his size. Not only is his size an issue, his appearance altogether is an issue. In addition to general parental guidance, I have to tell him he’s not allowed to wear his hoodie on his head, he’s not allowed to walk to the corner store, and now I have to warn him about his music when starts driving next year…the irony is, we do not live in a war zone, we live in “the land of the free, thanks to the brave”. Many members of my family are the those brave soldiers that fought and continue to fight for “our” freedom and yet I have to treat my child as a prisoner of war.
There is a real problem when the life of a child is no longer a priority. I have witnessed more compassion for animals than for children who resemble my son. These attacks on the youth are coming from all directions. So, as a parent, am I to keep my child under lock and key to protect him? Is it ok for him to feel like he is not welcomed in his community, city, or state? How is he supposed to feel when society says his life is worthless?
Parents, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, grandparents, and all others that make up our support systems…please continue to love on our sons. Let them know that no matter who is against them, they have God and us in their corners. Ensure that they are allowed to be kids. A child should never have to worry about carrying out normal activities. With us fighting for their lives, the harder it will be for others to take them.
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February 16, 2014
Ms. T. Hayes
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1 responses to “My Pain…”
Nikki
February 16th, 2014 at 12:47
I am not sure of what to say on this topic. Or how to express my feelings in words. The justice system had not been “just”. The justice system has not been “fair”. The justice has been adJUSTed.
The interpretation of our legal system by the “jurors” has empowered sympathy and control to be weighed heavily for the defendant not for the victim.
A new civil rights movement is taking place. In actuality its not that new. Thanks to the advancement of technology and social media more people are aware of what is occurring in the courts.
The “isms” in America will never die. Everything goes through a cycle. Racism is in court and on trial instead of right vs wrong. (Instead of a man taking the life of a child.)
I have heard the expression “that freedom AIN’T free”. I’m just now understanding what that expression means and hiw it applies to “society”.
I can go on and on about this topic. I can provide situation and legal cases that were in the media.
I pray that the families of the victims remain strong and do not retaliate “unjustly”. May God have mercy on the souls of man when their judgment
day comes.