Here's lookin' at you, kid.

I recently came across this video.  It's about 8 and a half minutes long so, for those without the time to invest in it, here's the gist of the video. This guy's daughter said some inflammatory things about her parents on facebook, some things they didn't take kindly to, most of which (at least according to him) are untrue.  She tried to hide it from them but, her dad being a computer tech, they found out after he spent half a day and $130 upgrading her laptop for her.  So, her father decided to take away her laptop...by putting a magazine of .45 hollow-points through it.  A lot of controversy has surrounded this with parents applauding his action and teens condemning it.  Now, let me say this.  If I had ever spoken about my parents the way this girl did, I would be lucky to be alive, let alone have a laptop.  Of course, I have been far from the perfect child.  I don't know what it is about the ages of 15-17, but for whatever reason, the screw-up gene just kicks in about that time and, for those years, most kids just irrationally hate their parents for whatever reason.  I screwed up, I know that, and I didn't always get along with my parents, and I was wrong most of the time.  Then, I turned 18 and something happened.  All of a sudden, the urge to rebel wasn't there anymore and I could see where they were coming from.  I realized they were right and had a new respect for them.  And are my parents perfect?  No, of course not, no one is, but damn me to hell if I don't appreciate them for everything they've ever done for me.  I grew up knowing there would be consequences to my actions and, while I may have hated it and thought it was unfair at the time, I'm glad of it today.  It made me a more responsible person.  I love and appreciate my parents more than I can ever say.  I don't know if they'll ever read this, but I hope they know that.


On another note, it's snowing in Chicago today, and it's beautiful.  Wish I had an excuse to leave the apartment.  Maybe later.  Anyway, I'll leave you with that.  Have a good weekend everyone!