Whats wrong with my generation of Blacks?

[blacktux]

Decadence & hedonism are two major factors. We that were born in the 80s and raised in the 90s were born at a time where lavish lifestyles became the norm, even for those living in poverty stricken areas.

This lifestyle encouraged sex, the endless pursuit of money and status above all else and in the end it degraded our ability to focus on important issues and instead we pursue things that really prove detrimental to us.

Although we didn't create these issues we fell into them much more heavily than previous generations. Niggas these days will rationalize both using and dealing drugs, engaging in rampant sex at the risk or the family structure, abandoning educational goals in exchange for dreams of careers in entertainment

We were the first generation to see the opportunity being an athlete really had, with the multi-million dollar basketball contracts coupled with sneaker deals. We were the first to see how much money music can really bring to you. Record label deals worth millions, jewelry, fancy cars and clothes as well as your choice of any woman on earth.

Who wouldn't want that?

Of course we also turned a blind eye to what life is like when you ignore reality. We didn't notice what we had to sacrifice to attain those things, we just wanted them because they were "cool".

There wasn't anything "cool" about having knowledge of self and knowing how society functions and how to properly operate in it. There's no models falling at the feet of nerds, no benzes, no "ice", no multimillion dollar homes and so we aren't interested.

The 1980s changed everything. Politically, socially, economically, culturally it all went to pieces. The 90s and now the 00s are the only eras I can really think of that had no big pro-black social movement. The 70s continued where the 60s left off and the 60s took what started in the 50s and decades before to new heights.

We dropped the ball because we thought the work was done and now it was time to cash in on our grandparents work...and some of us are but for every LeBron James there are probably 2,000 that failed to even get close and had no plan B just In case.

Langston Hughes asked "what happens to a dream deferred?" Shit I think these kids today are the answer.

@jono this is one of the best posts ive read on this here forum.

Thread closer....

 

[Billy_Poncho]

Reagan era

 

[D0wn]

Them nba players are damn near 30

Lil wayne is 30+

Mayweather is almost 40

Usher is In his 30's

Stivano is almost 40

Then reality show bitches are mostly in their 30's.

Cooning is taught

White folks teach their kids racist jokes, black folks teach their kids tap dancing.

Niggas act As if, the previous generation was socially conScience. Gtfoh, yall was crack heads hoes and drug dealers.

 

[VulcanRaven]

Them nba players are damn near 30

Lil wayne is 30+

Mayweather is almost 40

Usher is In his 30's

Stivano is almost 40

Then reality show bitches are mostly in their 30's.

Cooning is taught

White folks teach their kids racist jokes, black folks teach their kids tap dancing.

Niggas act As if, the previous generation was socially conScience. Gtfoh, yall was crack heads hoes and drug dealers.

Better artist, musicians,great leaders and knowledge came from that era as well. What good things are coming from this new generation? The music is trash, the styles are wack, knowledge is absent and there are no leaders.

You singled out only what part as if drugs, dealers and hoes are not rampant this generation. Back then there was a balance.

There is no balance today, just garbage with idiots running around shooting random people both in the burbs and the hood. I remember when you only got killed if yo were in some street shit. Now you get killed cause some kid is in his feelings.

 

[StoneColdMikey]

Cuz the generation before us failed us

 

[Billy_Poncho]

Crime in general has been on a steady decline since the 80's. I wonder if I'ma be this bitchy when I get older

 

[Undergroundraplegend]

Cuz the generation before us failed us

Thats what alot seem to be saying.

 

[NoCompetition]

Crime in general has been on a steady decline since the 80's. I wonder if I'ma be this bitchy when I get older

Crime is at historic lows. Teen pregnancies way down. Drop out rates way down. "keepin it realism" way down. Objectively, things have improved tremendously from the 90s for instance. That guy on that ranch started it with the "let me tell you about the negroes", then people just been unleashing all their built up feelings about "those negroes" lately haha.

 

[NothingButTheTruth]

Decadence & hedonism are two major factors. We that were born in the 80s and raised in the 90s were born at a time where lavish lifestyles became the norm, even for those living in poverty stricken areas.

This lifestyle encouraged sex, the endless pursuit of money and status above all else and in the end it degraded our ability to focus on important issues and instead we pursue things that really prove detrimental to us.

Although we didn't create these issues we fell into them much more heavily than previous generations. Niggas these days will rationalize both using and dealing drugs, engaging in rampant sex at the risk or the family structure, abandoning educational goals in exchange for dreams of careers in entertainment

We were the first generation to see the opportunity being an athlete really had, with the multi-million dollar basketball contracts coupled with sneaker deals. We were the first to see how much money music can really bring to you. Record label deals worth millions, jewelry, fancy cars and clothes as well as your choice of any woman on earth.

Who wouldn't want that?

Of course we also turned a blind eye to what life is like when you ignore reality. We didn't notice what we had to sacrifice to attain those things, we just wanted them because they were "cool".

There wasn't anything "cool" about having knowledge of self and knowing how society functions and how to properly operate in it. There's no models falling at the feet of nerds, no benzes, no "ice", no multimillion dollar homes and so we aren't interested.

The 1980s changed everything. Politically, socially, economically, culturally it all went to pieces. The 90s and now the 00s are the only eras I can really think of that had no big pro-black social movement. The 70s continued where the 60s left off and the 60s took what started in the 50s and decades before to new heights.

We dropped the ball because we thought the work was done and now it was time to cash in on our grandparents work...and some of us are but for every LeBron James there are probably 2,000 that failed to even get close and had no plan B just In case.

Langston Hughes asked "what happens to a dream deferred?" Shit I think these kids today are the answer.

Okay cool, now what's the a solution? You're conscious of a problem, so what are you consciously doing to solve this dilemma?

What's the next step?

 

[goldenja]

 

[700]

Shit its better than them changing up when other races come around

What kinda hoe ass shit is that

 

[jono]

Decadence & hedonism are two major factors. We that were born in the 80s and raised in the 90s were born at a time where lavish lifestyles became the norm, even for those living in poverty stricken areas.

This lifestyle encouraged sex, the endless pursuit of money and status above all else and in the end it degraded our ability to focus on important issues and instead we pursue things that really prove detrimental to us.

Although we didn't create these issues we fell into them much more heavily than previous generations. Niggas these days will rationalize both using and dealing drugs, engaging in rampant sex at the risk or the family structure, abandoning educational goals in exchange for dreams of careers in entertainment

We were the first generation to see the opportunity being an athlete really had, with the multi-million dollar basketball contracts coupled with sneaker deals. We were the first to see how much money music can really bring to you. Record label deals worth millions, jewelry, fancy cars and clothes as well as your choice of any woman on earth.

Who wouldn't want that?

Of course we also turned a blind eye to what life is like when you ignore reality. We didn't notice what we had to sacrifice to attain those things, we just wanted them because they were "cool".

There wasn't anything "cool" about having knowledge of self and knowing how society functions and how to properly operate in it. There's no models falling at the feet of nerds, no benzes, no "ice", no multimillion dollar homes and so we aren't interested.

The 1980s changed everything. Politically, socially, economically, culturally it all went to pieces. The 90s and now the 00s are the only eras I can really think of that had no big pro-black social movement. The 70s continued where the 60s left off and the 60s took what started in the 50s and decades before to new heights.

We dropped the ball because we thought the work was done and now it was time to cash in on our grandparents work...and some of us are but for every LeBron James there are probably 2,000 that failed to even get close and had no plan B just In case.

Langston Hughes asked "what happens to a dream deferred?" Shit I think these kids today are the answer.

Okay cool, now what's the a solution? You're conscious of a problem, so what are you consciously doing to solve this dilemma?

What's the next step?

You rebuild. Incredibly difficult because like I said, society has changed and it continues to change more rapidly now because of the internet.

Now that we have fallen so far behind its going to be incredibly hard to turn it around.

But definitely start by changing the paradigm of these kids...If you can. Help them cultivate goals that are both realistic and progressive, you have to counter the imagery they see in the media and also give them outlets to release frustrations. Stress abstinence and/or safe sex (parents have to be more realistic about sex), push hard for better financial education (which is probably the biggest problem for most people), teach them about the world not just the distant past but how that relates to modern societies.

Teach them how to govern their desires and not allow their desires to govern them. The idea Of instant gratification can be poisonous.

You can do some of these things...maybe not all of them, we too have to be realistic, but this is necessary in order to enact change.

 

[NothingButTheTruth]

You rebuild. Incredibly difficult because like I said, society has changed and it continues to change more rapidly now because of the internet.

Now that we have fallen so far behind its going to be incredibly hard to turn it around.

But definitely start by changing the paradigm of these kids...If you can. Help them cultivate goals that are both realistic and progressive, you have to counter the imagery they see in the media and also give them outlets to release frustrations. Stress abstinence and/or safe sex (parents have to be more realistic about sex), push hard for better financial education (which is probably the biggest problem for most people), teach them about the world not just the distant past but how that relates to modern societies.

Teach them how to govern their desires and not allow their desires to govern them. The idea Of instant gratification can be poisonous.

You can do some of these things...maybe not all of them, we too have to be realistic, but this is necessary in order to enact change.

I agree, but I think it would be best to use our efforts towards people we know we have an effect on. Like you said, it's going to be extremely hard, so we're going to have to address this as a long-term project.

To get more specific, we need attempt to help the children and young kids most close to us. Speaking in general terms, I could go out of my way to help some random kid, but what good is that really doing? He'll probably never see me again and forget everything I told him or be misled by the same peers he sees everyday. Because of this, I suggest starting inside the family structure. Start with your nieces and nephews, then move to your cousins' kids etc.

IMO this is the only way we can make sure our time is being spent most efficiently. These are kids or young adults that we will continuously see throughout their lifespan, thus allowing us to make a real impact, AND these are people who already look up to us or look to use for guidance.

 

[jono]

True. You always have to start at home and then extend outward.

 

[MallyG]

True. You always have to start at home and then extend outward.

As well as his other post, Jono in here speaking/spreading that realness!!