Mommy vs. media in sexualization of girls: Where are the dads?

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51. It's not just the kids, though.

I don't know where it started, but The Jerry Springer Show comes to mind as the icon of behaving badly in public for a bit of notoriety.

Now, all of the 'reality' competition shows thrive on the drama of conflict. I think we have a generation or two, even, who have this need for drama & conflict in their lives because they see it on TV & in the movies.

Last week I had to go into the bank. I parked & was getting out of the car when another car roared into the spot next to me - well not quite, cuz I had my door open & he was driving so fast he almost rammed me. It was a very young couple & they were screaming at each other - screaming. As soon as the car came to a stop, he turned it off & jumped out. He started pacing beside the car, with extreme animation, all the while screaming - I presumed at her, although he was not looking at her. She, however, remained in the car, but was screaming at him. I could not tell what either was saying as they were screaming over each other.

I hustled into the bank & when I was finished they were still there, now both of them out of the car, & at least yelling, now, instead of screaming. These kids don't have a chance if this is how they deal with conflict.

I had a few fights with my mom, but nothing like what I see in the media today. If I had taken attitude like I see some kids give their folks, well, it's a good thing I liked my room cuz I would have been sequestered there for a very long time without privileges!