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In reply to the discussion: As a 67 year old white man, let me address this to my fellow Caucasians: [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)in wearing clothes out. My oldest at 21 has taken it a step further. Stupidest damn decision to spend on a new car. Cars do not identify us. Which is challenging because I have always done new cars for my reason, and as a woman on the road by myself, a lot, for a lifetime. Or 16.
He takes his used clothes, that he treats very well, to sell, then picks something up at the place, for ten. Like these FABULOUS pair of European jeans. Wow, he is a different child, but yes... Point.
I am seeing more kids, my kids ages 18-23, see money and things differently. My boys would get scared looking into the future. They still do. But... I always told them, their generation is walking into this and can see clearly. You all are brilliant. You will figure it out, I have confidence. Lots of awareness out there, lots of fear, too.