To me, denying children freedom is no different than racism. Being a kid myself, it makes me sick to be the same in social status as some other 13-year-old dolts. Just now I saw someone post "Kid's shouldn't be on the internet". I almost punched my screen when I read that. Why must I suffer because some other kids give me a bad name?
2007-12-23 20:28:53 · 10 answers · asked by Oswald 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
You're not doing much for your case, guys...
2007-12-23 20:32:58 · update #1
Look, Deezen, that's exactly what I'm talking about. How do you know I don't know "**** about ****"? I could be a genius for all you know. Children aren't thought of as being smart. And by your grammar, I think it's you that doesn't know "**** about ****".
2007-12-23 20:36:48 · update #2
Yes, Cali, I do find it disrespectful. It's implying that children are stupid and don't know how to protect themselves online. I know right from wrong. What are these "lurking dangers" you speak of? Child molesters? Viruses? What? I think that if you're stupid enough to fall prey to any of these "dangers" then you get what you deserve.
2007-12-24 08:27:21 · update #3
Children are being treated the same way as they always have been treated. It's just that children these days selfishly demand so much more (especially American children), and here's the kicker: they actually get it. Parents have to be parents by putting children in their place when children need "place-putting." And most of these kids need to be slapped (or smacked, whichever you prefer) once in a while. Wow, I'm stating this at only eighteen, thanks for making me seem so old! :P
2007-12-23 20:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by The_Girl_With_Kaleidoscope_Eyes 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YE-SSS! I know completely 100% where you are coming from. I am not saying we should be treated like adults, but we deserve respect just like anone does. Besides, adults have no right to tell us what rights we do and do not have unless stated by the constitution (such as I cannot vote untill im 18) so as far as i am concerned, i can say whatever i want. there's just the apropriateness of the situation for example i woulden't say "mother f***er!" in school because it is disrespectful, but as far as telling me what i can and cannot say, what i cn and cannot wear, ect. is unconstitutional in all meanings of the word. I could go on and on, but the truth is, as long as there are kids and young adults the misbehave, we will always be "bad imature children" in MOST adults' eyes. You know what, it's f***ed up, but that's why we have a chence to change it, we are thier future (the adults) I belive that they are ignorant and jelous because every generation has the chance to be exposed to more and learn more. they are just embarassed that they were kept in the dark and controled thier whole lives and that they cant do the same to us. Its up to us to use this injustice is corrected for future generations, the truth is it is too late to change thier minds, but the time is right to make up ours.
2007-12-24 04:38:50 · answer #2 · answered by Okami 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i don't know what kind of "freedom" you're being "denied". regardless, respect and freedom are two different things. and if you play your cards right, you can earn both. it's just like any other ladder in life that you climb.
and as wrong as you think it is, children SHOULDN'T be on the internet... there are too many lurking dangers. if anything it's for your own good but if you want to take it as disrespect, then go ahead...
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it doesnt mean youre stupid. youre just not as experienced as an adult, or even someone who is just a few years older. yeah you know right from wrong. but do you always do the right thing? i bet you don't. and thats not to say that adults always do, but when you're older you know more because you have learned from past experience. there is a reason why kids are kids and there are certain rules. i know it seems like it, but the world isn't out to get you. i bet if you re-read this in ten years. not even! if you read it again in five years you'll think to yourself "man i was such a fool. thinking i knew everything".
listen, just enjoy yourself. be a kid! you're only a kid for a few short years but you're an adult for the rest of your life. and when you're an adult, all you can think of is being a kid and how great it was. how do i know this? FROM EXPERIENCE. my mom told me the same thing when i was your age. i thought i knew everything and didnt understand why i should or shouldn't do some things. and she told me "mark my words. one day you're going to realize i'm right". and sure enough she was. and how did SHE know? you guessed it! from experience! just get over it buddy, don't take it so personal. one day you'll be able to blabber all this to some 13 year old twerp who thinks he knows everything. it'll be fun :D
2007-12-24 05:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by cali luv 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it's double standard. it is always said that children have much protection and rights. but really, you're at the mercy of your parents.
my daughter has an absent father. if i decided to keep her from him and he didn't like that, he could sue me for custody, regardless of what she wants. so could his parents. those are their rights.
but instead, my daughter was dying to know her family. her grandparents always left her out and when they moved, they didn't tell us. when they came to town, they met with the other siblings, but not my daughter. same with her dad. he would always agree to see her and then never show up. we had no recourse. my daughter had no rights. she could be forced to see them, but they could not be forced to see her. very shameful.
2007-12-24 04:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by slkrchck 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree. They shouldn't be treated any different than us adults. Children are people, too. It really angers me when people act like kids are unimportant creatures.
2007-12-24 04:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because children are now getting dumber and dumber to love stuff like miley cyrus,disney,hsm,paris hilton ,britney spears etc
see jamie lynn spears she's 16 yet she screwed herself up what's more for 13 yr old tweens and teenyboppers
wahahah.
2007-12-24 04:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Respect is earned. It can also be generated by courtesy, good manners and polite behaviour. The goes for all ages.
2007-12-24 04:37:02 · answer #7 · answered by John G 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
most adults dislike the idea of children on the internet, because they "could" be exposed to "indecent" things. Or they could be abducted or give out credit-card numbers.
2007-12-24 04:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Shut up kid and go to Bed!
2007-12-24 04:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by Mr.Pickle 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Where are your parents, KID?
2007-12-24 04:35:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋