Discrimination against gays,lesbians,transgenders and bisexuals

2006-04-21T05:10:00.000-07:00

CROOKED.Isn't that what we call those who like people of the same sex?
Is it wrong to like people of the same sex?
were we even meant to like people of the opposite sex in the first place?
even if someone is a gay/lesbian,
does it mean that it gives society a right to discriminate them?
we don't think so...
its just like women...
were women meant to reproduce and be lower than men in the first place?
is it only natural for women to stay home and be birth machines?
is it women's natural role to follow men?
so many questions...
too little answers...
are criminals bornt or made?
were all babies bornt good?
all these are questions society should reflect on before making assumptions and
discriminating against things that are not what they expect...

cer 'n' xar

Reality stings

2006-04-21T04:28:00.000-07:00

Inner Turmoil.
Unknown to many adults and maybe even friends,
many teenagers are waging a battle with their inner self.
Society and parents sometimes demand more than what teenagers are able to achieve.
Unable to bear the heavy responsibility of being perfect,
many have crumbled,
mentally and physically.
Look at the one closest to you,
your friend whom has been there for you all the time...
you think,
she's strong and nothing gets her down
but really, is that the truth or is that what we choose to believe?
You'll be surprise,
that those who protect are really those who need protection,
those who love are really those who needs to be loved,
but many of us take our friends for granted,
thinking that she seems so strong,
what comfort and protection does she need at all?
It is precisely because they can't get what they dearly need,
they choose to make sure you get it.
When you're down,
it's your friend who comforts you and make you laugh
When you're angry,
she's the one who cools you
When nobody listens or cares,
she's the one who listens and really care about you
All because you're her very special friend and she doesn't want you to feel the way she does,
all for the sake of you.
Many say that it is your teenage years when you find your true friends
that is quite true...
you will find out who are really the ones who will stick by you and will not abandon you
when you're down and low...
and those who leave you by the roadside the moment you are beaten down by life...

Do parents really understand their teenage kids?
Personally,
I think not all parents do.
Let me tell you my case...
To my dad,
religion is a sensitive issue
and my family has been going to this place of worship that I just can't get myself
to have faith in...
I mean, I can't force myself to have faith right?
I feel that religion to me is very important too
and my faith lies somewhere else (I won't mention to avoid any serious conflicts)
My dad always tells his friends
"Religion can't be forced..."
so why isn't he respecting my decision?
I really don't understand...
Once, he got mad at me for listening to a CD which sings of my faith
he practically snatched the CD from the player and threw it into my lap,
saying it was all nonsense...
he never knew the fury burning in me than...
I don't like it at all when my dad never practises what he preach
he says one thing and he himself does another...
he critises my faith...
I get really angry
but what can I do?
retaliate?
things will only get worse...
sometimes,
I wonder if I ever dare raise my fists at him...
I just wanna hurt him the way he has hurt me...
but I won't...
I don't think so...

Parents always expect their child to ace in their studies...
and if you fail,
it only means you were not studying...
what nonsense is that?
I have seen many cases where kids study like hell..
but end up getting grades far worse than those who never study.
I think parents are putting too much pressure on kids...
and they don't understand kids at all..
maybe thats why some kids turn to drinking, drugs, smoking, prostitution...
the list is endless...
maybe it could be the kid's lack of moral values...
but what if it is because the kids cannot seek the comfort and security
he needs from his parents?
he consults his parents with a problem and probably gets critisized for even having
that problem...

some teenagers are bitter and hard,
either because they've lost all hope in life,
or because they've been hurt in their earlier childhood...
child abuse...
that's not very rare as we think it is
many cases are not reported...
and many are revealed years later...
father drunk,
frustrated with financial problems,
hits child...
child doesn't meet parent's expectations,
hits child...
child is ALWAYS in the wrong,
hits child...
surely you can't deny that there have been times when parents just don't understand
why you do the things you do...
they critisize for something that you're not even doing wrong...
I hate it..
I hate it when I see teenagers misunderstood by parents and society...
society scorns at juvenile delinquencies...
but really..
are all those a result of heavy critisism from society and family?
only you know yourself...

cer

Understanding from within

2006-04-21T03:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Juvenile Casualty/Turmoil (whatever you want to call it) blog.
In this blog, we expose the reality on what teenagers are going through in their lives.
Do adults really understand what their kids are going through?
And do they even want to understand?
Why are teenagers sometimes so rebellious?
What if they have a perfect reason?
Is it still wrong?
Life was never meant to be perfect,
and it is these trails that strengthens us,
so don't be afraid to share with us your views!