My heart aches for moms of kids of color. I cannot imagine how frightening this all is and how hard it is to help kids and yourself navigate. And what to do with all of the feelings and tensions and trauma that this causes
Hi angelainwi
I see you are a trauma counselor, not sure if I could do that, but I certainly have the heart to comfort people in times of distress.
In my eyes, kids of any color can have trauma and tensions that build in certain situations. I personally feel a lot has to do with the parenting skills these days. I know there is poverty and it is with all colors, but one must remember one can always try to improve yourself as you grow older in life. In listening to the interviews last night and live feed, I heard words of concern for the black community, stating there was things that needed to be done. I do not have an answer, but I personally think, starting at home is one of the answers, not drugging/drinking/smoking/etc trying to accomplish oneself. Parents need to teach their children, riots/protests/burning down things/etc is not the answer. I was appalled at how many "kids" would text, used twitter, Face Book, and all sources of media to connect to tell each and all to come and participate in this. In my eyes, if you own these types of devices, surely there is some form of work that you can get to pay for this, or is it the American Government? If handouts are given to people, then it is expected, not one person is going to lift a finger to find a better opportunity in life, as long as one provides for them.
This isn't happening just in WS, it is happening in other states and towns. It is sad, I have no answers, I just think it all begins at home, and people are angry because they feel unjust?
I personally think if LE is justified in shooting a person in trying to protect him/herself, there should be no riots nor protesting, let the LE agency make the call. Sure there will always be a bad cop but not all are, and to have to deal with a situation like this one, the towns people are thinking all cops are bad, by burning buildings, tossing bricks, destroying properties, and attempting to take others lives.
Again, I do not have any answers, except.."try teaching your children at home" not off the streets.
jmo :moo:
