I wanted discuss racism but I rather discuss the violence that will cause consequences of stress on children's development. Violence is the root of all evil. Too much has happen within the past year of violence in the United States of America and around the world. Violence comes in many forms from gangs, terrorist groups, or individuals. Society is trying to understand the mind set of these people or individuals who demonstrate such horrible acts. The part of violence that is harmful are guns. People have a right to carry but be responsible. Too many guns are now in the hands of the wrong people who have mental medical issues that weren't diagnosis in due time. As a result of falling through the cracks, we had horrible shooting such as Newton, Washington DC Navy Yard, and the potential school shooting outside Atlanta GA where the school secretary talked down the shooter.
Being raised in NYC, I was taught by my parents to be aware of my surroundings. I was raised in a middle-class area of the city with my parents. Great community including neighborhood watch.
There were certain areas of the city I did not want to go to unless my parents or an older adult was with me. The era of my high school years, NYC was placing metal detectors in the city's high school. Yes, major uproar about this but now many years fast forward it wasn't a bad idea.
As an adult, and thinking of my childhood, NYC has prepared me to handle whatever situation comes my way. By living in the South, I observe people being really laid back but I am still a product of my environment (NYC). Psychologically- I am always keeping my guard up not matter how urban, rural, or upper class the area is. We watch the news and hear the famous statement "Things like this just doesn't happen here".
An area that has violence around the world are various areas of the Middle East. Children and women re being caught up in the violence protest pertaining from religion, equal rights, and freedom. Recently, the Syria citizen died from nuclear chemicals which the USA, and United Nations are involved. Before the USA take actions, all MUST know all the information because if not more innocent children will suffer. Lord only knows how these children will be when they become adults with all the violence around them. Growing up in today's Middle East will affect the children's stress on child development.
The bible speaks of this era as being the last and final days. It tells of children being rebellious; men and women becoming lovers of themselves; wars and rumors of wars; devastation in various parts of the world and hunger wrecking havic on many nations. While I don't condone any of it, I am not surprised that it is happening. The world prior to its final days of destruction will encounter far worse situations than these. It pays to have a solid foundation in the Lord and pray for everyone at all times. Evil is having its reign at this time and it is only a matter of time before it comes to an end. Stricter guns laws will not stop demented individuals from obtaining weapons and carrying out haneous acts of crime. Our government is more consumed with their own selfish desires to hoard wealth for themselves that they can't meet the needs of humanity. It pays to pay attention and put on the full armor of God to protect yourself against the wiles of evil.
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