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Good docu. This is how a lot of young people actually is.

posted 9 years ago by entropicchaos
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I for one thought it was a good documentary. It didn't moralize. It told the story of its subjects, and that's it.

I see in other threads that a lot of people is talking *beep* about the 13yr old. First of all, SHE'S 13!!! Keep that in mind. She's not an adult yet. Remember all the stupid things Jaden Smith has been saying. Also a very young person. Further, I believe she's a very good example of todays youths. That's what they look like, and that's probably, pretty much, how they think. They want to look good, to get likes, to be sexy, and to have fun! The point wasn't her personality.

The documentary, as I was saying, isn't telling us what is right or wrong, because there is no right or wrong regarding these topics. It's up to each person, and each parent.

People on other threads here have also been saying stuff like, "if they were her parents she wouldn't be like that", and perhaps they are right. Perhaps they live in some sort of secluded religious society. If not, teens mostly end up doing what they want to do. When I was around 13, me and a buddy was stealing porn magazines from a local store. I didn't exactly have my parents blessing to do that. They told me that I should not go to the party at another time, and then I got be bed early, and later, when my parents was at sleep, I silently went out anyways.
I don't think most parents encourage their 13yr old daughters to dress "slutty", but a lot of them dress very "sexy" regardless of that. That's just how it is. And really, what's the harm? Teach the kids about sex, about protection, and try to teach them to be reasonable. Also teach them about people who might try to take advantage of their youth and naivety.

[–] nativenewyorker88 9 years ago

I agree. You don't want to under react but nothing good comes out of over reacting. I recall when I was a tween my parents forbade me to wear tight jeans and makeup. So, guess what. I wore what they told me to wear and as soon as I was out the door by the stairways, changed into my tight jeans, slapped on some red lipstick & went my merry way. I understand the mentality of a teenage girl. They are not trying to look sexy or pick up men. Most of the time it's for stylistic reasons and copying things they see supermodels wear on runways and in magazines. The last thing they think about is attracting creepy older men who are into underage girls. However, the reality is that there are sexual predators out there. So, I understand as a parent being alarmed at how their teenage girls are dressing. Teens don't get it, but adults (parents) do. That's the balancing act.

I'm so glad I'm not a parent raising kids this day and age with the internet, smart phones, social media, etc. The world seems to be a much scarier place than when I was a teen. But maybe I'm getting old & seeing things from an "old woman's perspective". Lol!

[–] nativenewyorker88 9 years ago

I agree. As a parent, you don't want to under react but nothing good comes out of over reacting either. I recall when I was a tween my parents forbade me to wear tight jeans and makeup. So, guess what. I wore what they told me to wear and as soon as I was out the door by the stairways, changed into my tight jeans, slapped on some red lipstick & went my merry way. I understand the mentality of a teenage girl. They are not trying to look sexy or pick up men. Most of the time it's for stylistic reasons and copying things they see supermodels wear on runways and in magazines. If anything, they are trying to impress each other. The last thing they're thinking about is attracting creepy older men who are into underage girls. Winnie has a point when she says maybe her dad should focus on how she is behaving rather than how she is dressing.

However, the reality is that there are sexual predators out there. So, I understand as a parent being alarmed at how their teenage girls are dressing. Teens don't get it, but adults (parents) do. That's the balancing act.

I'm so glad I'm not a parent raising kids this day and age with the internet, smart phones, social media, craig's list, etc. The world seems to be a much scarier place than when I was a teen. But maybe I'm getting old & seeing things from an "old woman's perspective". Lol!

[–] nativenewyorker88 9 years ago

I agree. As a parent, you don't want to under react but nothing good comes out of over reacting either. I recall when I was a tween my parents forbade me to wear tight jeans and makeup. So, guess what. I wore what they told me to wear and as soon as I was out the door by the stairways, changed into my tight jeans, slapped on some red lipstick & went my merry way. I understand the mentality of a teenage girl. They are not trying to look sexy or pick up men. Most of the time it's for stylistic reasons and copying things they see supermodels wear on runways and in magazines. If anything, they are trying to impress each other. The last thing they're thinking about is attracting creepy older men who are into underage girls. Winnie has a point when she says maybe her dad should focus on how she is behaving rather than on how she is dressing.

However, the reality is that there are sexual predators out there. So, I understand as a parent being alarmed at how their teenage girls are dressing. Teens don't get it, but adults (parents) do. That's the balancing act.

I'm so glad I'm not a parent raising kids this day and age with the internet, smart phones, social media, craig's list, etc. The world seems to be a much scarier place than when I was a teen. But maybe I'm getting old & seeing things from an "old woman's perspective". Lol!