Parents and legislators love to blame people like us for corrupting the youth of this country, but the kids were corrupted long before we ever got to them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adults blame artists for youth corruption while ignoring earlier influences.
- In plain terms
- Parents blame us but kids were corrupted before we arrived.
- What can you take from it?
- Blame often shifts away from root causes of youth issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is responsible for youth values?
- How does society shift blame?
Another view
Art and media do significantly impact young minds.
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