No one knows how this will turn out. The kid has had a chance to straighten himself out, so far not so great results. Could he turn it around? Maybe, it happens and it doesnt.
However the situation definitely lends itself to asking a much bigger question- why in the world did they can Prop 48?
If youve never worked in an inner city school or not been part of the sports programs there, you really cant comprehend where some of these kids are coming from. If youve been a part of it like I did for many years, you understand what a crappy deal many of these kids come from.
Every situation is different, but I found Lots of families who really dont exist as far as a family unit is concerned. Disengaged parents, usually one to a household. Many living with grandma or auntie. Lack of family focus on taking advantage of education system. Schools are better than most think, but again not engaging into the world of academics by student or family. Lots of distractions and lack of discipline in the classrooms. Poor or non existent role models. A culture that glorifies violence, drugs and non engagement. A culture that vilifies those who adapt, conform and succeed. Poor diets. Non existent study habits.
Get kids away from that nonsense for a year, where the players are only worrying about academics, eat well, surrounded by nurturing and supportive people. Lots of times that can turn kids around, those who need it most. Prop 48- was a godsend to many players.
However the situation definitely lends itself to asking a much bigger question- why in the world did they can Prop 48?
If youve never worked in an inner city school or not been part of the sports programs there, you really cant comprehend where some of these kids are coming from. If youve been a part of it like I did for many years, you understand what a crappy deal many of these kids come from.
Every situation is different, but I found Lots of families who really dont exist as far as a family unit is concerned. Disengaged parents, usually one to a household. Many living with grandma or auntie. Lack of family focus on taking advantage of education system. Schools are better than most think, but again not engaging into the world of academics by student or family. Lots of distractions and lack of discipline in the classrooms. Poor or non existent role models. A culture that glorifies violence, drugs and non engagement. A culture that vilifies those who adapt, conform and succeed. Poor diets. Non existent study habits.
Get kids away from that nonsense for a year, where the players are only worrying about academics, eat well, surrounded by nurturing and supportive people. Lots of times that can turn kids around, those who need it most. Prop 48- was a godsend to many players.
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