These 'teens' likely grew up in a situation where everybody around them stayed home all day, without going to work - mom, dad (if he's there), grandparents, other adults in the neighborhood - their 'normal' is to watch them lounge around all day.
And also, there has been a 'normalization' of criminal activity. Some in the neighborhood may be on fake disability...no big deal. Others may sell drugs...be hey they've got money. Etc Etc. Gone are the days where stealing makes one a pariah...as long as the victim is faceless.
There is another component here that some don't even believe, but I have heard it come out of people's mouths. There is an attitude in the black minority community that, since they put in a few hundred years as slaves, they shouldn't have to work now. Further, to be a working, productive member of society, if one is black, makes him at worst an 'Uncle Tom', but at best a 'chump' who is allowing himself to be abused by whites. I have witnessed black elementary school teachers express this philosophy. So, from an early age, kids get a 'vibe' from adults that working for a living is just plain stupid. Anyway, those have been my (sad) observations. Obviously, some break free of the cycle, but the cycle remains - mostly self imposed.
” Obviously, some break free of the cycle, but the cycle remains - mostly self imposed.”
Worked with young man that changed from presentable work clothes to a ghetto outfit everyday before going home.
He rode different bus routes and at different times...
If they knew he had a job he would be robbed.
it’s true for everybody...if you grow up in a group...won’t call them family...that receives the govt handouts, and you see adults who don’t work, you see older brothers play video games all day with cheap girlfriends to run to , why would you ever consider a job...