WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS?

By Patricia Laird

The sudden spate of murders and other bizarre acts against our women and children have us all in bewilderment and the big question is being asked, WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS?

Personally speaking, we have come to this because the VILLAGE is no longer welcome in raising the child. The “weh yuh a watch mi Pickney Fah mentality” has taken over and our kids are on their own.

WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS? We have come to this because scolding kids is seen as making them unhappy .

WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS? We have come to this because parents no longer rule children, children rule parents.

WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS? Children are no longer taught the value of work and what it means to be responsible.

WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS? We have come to this because the MOEY is the new INDECOM so teachers spend more time watching their backs instead of disciplining children.

WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS? We have come to this because there is no punishment for CRIMES committed and those who have committed the crimes are often treated with respect while the victims and their families are left feeling GUILTY.

WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS? We have come to this because things that were once seen as distasteful are being seen as CUTE and they make us famous.

WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS? We have come to this because if values are upheld you are being seen as OLD FASHIONED.

WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS? We have come to this because there is a GENERATION GAP.. We are now suffering from a MORAL DEPRIVATION and we will continue to ask the question, WHEN HAVE WE COME TO THIS.