tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16751830.post114801997111416831..comments2023-10-22T01:48:27.712-07:00Comments on AtMoSpHeRiC RuMiNaTiOnS...: Lil ol' me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05375131775477058146noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16751830.post-1148110076039074662006-05-20T00:27:00.000-07:002006-05-20T00:27:00.000-07:00Hi, Phil...I don't like to have to amend my conduc...Hi, Phil...I don't like to have to amend my conduct for others; I don't like to have someone make me scared of visiting City Park, but yes, I have noticed the last 2 or 3 years that it's getting weird around dusk, and maybe that's a good time to vamoose. I think what bothers me so much is the lack of respect; I am an "elder" after all, although I don't look like one. <BR/><BR/>You might notice that after I'd commented on all of the bad kids, I typed another paragraph in which I stated I appreciate the good kids out there. Sounds like you're really a concerned parent, Phil, and people like you (and their kids) will make this world a better place. I hope.Lil ol' me...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05375131775477058146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16751830.post-1148103814965082762006-05-19T22:43:00.000-07:002006-05-19T22:43:00.000-07:00One last thing, "respect for other people and thei...One last thing, "respect for other people and their property" is one of the utmost lessons I am teaching my children. So, don't fear... The future is not hopeless. I'm not the only one making sure their kids grow up right.Idaho Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466078882752412292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16751830.post-1148103705878552832006-05-19T22:41:00.000-07:002006-05-19T22:41:00.000-07:00Don't let the few bad kids get you down. The vast...Don't let the few bad kids get you down. The vast majority of teenagers are not like that. Yes, there's a great deal of apathy and selfishness, but most of the younger generation are not those "in your face" disrespectful types.<BR/><BR/>That being said, I also wouldn't wander around City Park (or any park) at night. It only takes one bad guy to spoil your evening.<BR/><BR/>I look for out of the way places to take my kids, away from the out-of-town crowds that might cause trouble. They generally stay near where their cars are parked. I've found that we can swim at NIC Beach and out on Tubbs Hill without all the annoying teenagers and tourists. Also, we go hiking to places like Mineral Ridge and English Point and never ever see "bad people"...Idaho Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466078882752412292noreply@blogger.com