I don't think its right people call each other strange, weird, freak, sick... (i've been called those before) and I've learned lately that.... I shouldn't care what others think. I love certain things not a lot of other people don't like, one because they're different and two I'm not following the crowd to fit in, I'm making my own trail for something that I love.

Another thing... backstabbers. Was just backstabbed by one of my best friends. It really hurts me when that happens because then its like, "well I see if you did it once how many more times did you do it?"

Just because someone is different, does not mean that they should be ridiculed for it.. We love to be individuals cause it makes it so that we are actually interesting. being normal is overrated LOL! It is sad that you were called freaks or whatever.. people cannot seem to accept differences :S

i hate them!! i am sorry to hear about that Stan *hugs* that wasnt nice of your friend.. they are not worth it!

yea I told him that it wasn't cool what he did, and he did say it was something he shouldn't have said and apologized... ugh something I wish didn't happen and don't want to deal with right now... I need the hugs *hug* thanks :)

not a problem Stan :D

and Dream haha he damn well will be the teacher :D

this got burried big time! i just wanted to bump it :P LOL

to continue the original subject of Alleycat's annoying rant. I saw this youtube video: YouTube - LITTLE GIRLS DANCING TO SINGLE LADIES (SICK WORLD). This is where some of it starts I think. The road to objectifying women. Yuk! What parent would allow their little girl dress and dance like this in public???

I can't watch it because I'm at work but I'll take your word for it that its nasty for little girls to be shown like that... truly shows how confused and sick this world really is *shakes head in shame* this is why I don't want to be called a human

I saw somebody watching this video last week -- I couldn't believe my eyes. I really don't know what to say... but "sick" certainly does seem to be the right word to use here.

I can't actually believe what I just saw...to be objectified at such a young age.
The dancing is good, perhaps a little mature for their age, but is there really any need for such outfits...or lack of. Indeed, if I were one of those girls parents, I would NEVER let her wear something like that and dance in front of people.

Unfortunately (or rather, luckily) I couldn't watch the video because of copyright claims, but I can guess what it contained. Mainly becasue i've seen it all before.

To be quite frank, from what i've seen, although skilful, the dance moves performed in such videos they are immitating are far too inappropriate for young girls to be performing anyway, given that most of the videos for songs by artists like that are basically an "invitation" if you understand me.

When did this happen? When did our society become so messed up that many consider people as just objects there to be used, when did young people start being told to act much older than they are, when did all the standards go completely out of the window...? it really, truly makes me feel sick to the pit of my stomach.

Exactly. It is very disturbing for little girls to dance in an inviting way and dressed like they are in the video. What are their parents and dance instructor thinking? What ever happened to young children maintaining some form of innocence before they are bombarded with all this stuff as teenagers?

It is so sad and disturbing. This is where the objectification of women and increased materialistic behavior comes from. They are being taught that all that matters is looking "good" although in this case, with those outfits....they are not looking good at all. In fact, it is very disturbing.

If I ever have any children, Lord willing, and if they are girls...I will never allow any daughter of mine to dress this way or do this sort of stuff. I will teach them respect for themselves.
We need to fight back. Our stupid society are telling people these kinds of messages all the time and it gets very tiresome but it is especially scary when they are aimed at the smallest of children.

remember watching I Love Lucy? Lucy and (blast cant remember the guys name... Frank?) didn't even sleep in the same bed together on TV... now look at whats on TV during kids shows!

I won't lie those little girls were doin some dirty dancing but damn they were killin it! Lol

I agree, kids want to grow up so fast now and be like the people they see on tv. When no longer are these people good role models. A young girl shouldn't have to expose her body and dance sexually to be famous. Then there are the ones who just want the fame and money, lots of sad examples for life to look upon.

Couldn't watch the video, I think it got removed or something? But I know what you mean. My cousin is a dancer and she's about 12 years old, but she started doing dance when was like...9. I went to some of her rehearsals and recitals and some of the things I saw her doing I couldn't believe. It was like...just really really wrong. Kids are already growing up way too fast, and now it seems like they're just getting pressured to grow up even faster.

Yeah, apparently the videos are being taken off of Youtube very quickly. It was very appalling to watch though. I don't understand why these dancers need to do this sort of stuff, especially if they are young children. Classical dancing is fine but why tart them up to look like skimpy models in a music video?

i couldn't watch the video but i'm guessing it was for those contests.... like miss USA but for little girls? If so then I'm not suprised. There was an episode of Dr. Phil about mums pushing their girls to do inappropriate things just for these competitions and the kids didn't even know why they were doing it OR they said they did and said they enjoyed it but I'm sure they just said that to please their mums OR they have been brain washed. One girl, who was 12 or 13, did a photo shoot in a bikini. I don't know what age girls start to wear bikinis but 12/13 seems pretty young. the worst thig is she probably didn't even want to do it but her mum forced her to....... sad but true

That or they've been shamelessly brainwashed to think they should be doing that to look "cute" or "beautiful" when the reality is it's just wrong...

yeah, and you really do think "poor child" but if it was a teenager who was old enough to think for themselves then what do you think? My friend told me about a girl he knows from work and he said she was gettig breast implants because her mum has them as well....... i didn't know what to say to that, but i thought it was a stupid reason. this maybe off topic, if so my bad, but i don't understand why parents force their kids into certain things, or why kids decide to go along with these things. as a kid if we didn't want to go to the doctor, or go to school, or didn't get something we wanted we would get upset. BUT these girls seem like they don't get upset despite doing something which i consider extremely embarrasing and a waste of time.

I agree a lot about what Stanley said. I'm big into fashion but only because I made it. I make some of my own clothes my jewelry and its my own style. My body is like my canvas to paint myself and show people who I am.

You're only brainwashed if you let them. If you let people tell you what you what to look like then that person is a very weak insecure person and doesn't need other peoples sympathy.

Ps srry for double post.

I understand what you are saying, I certainly agree with you for older people, but it's difficult to be independant and 'rebel' so to speak when you're only 11 years old...

ok this vid was posted and i cant see it but im GLAD i cannot! i would of freaked totally!! i CANNOT BELIEVE CHILDREN THESE DAYS! this is sick and gross and inhumane! they are growing up too fast and becoming "models" at a young age which is disgusting.. its bad enough when adult women get objectified.. but kids? this world is really a sick place.. please take me to Pandora.. cause i dont wanna be in a world that does this to people.... ESPECIALLY kids! wow.. is that ever disturbing!
its true! sometimes people are brainwashed.. cause they are WEAK! i agree with Elyannia with this one! they are! when i was out at the beach today.. i looked around and every single girl had straight hair.. i was the only one with curly hair.. what natural hair not good enough for them??? pfft.. this is getting tiring.. im sick of clones that cant think for themselves.. i know some good people straighten their hair, but they shouldnt.. try a different and better alternative for your hair (sorry off topic) get a leave in conditioner with natural ingredients in it.. that will tame the curlies so you dont have to straighten and fry your hair.. natural is more beautiful anyway.. people should try it. i used to have really bad poofy hair but now cause of the condtioner, its curly! and its not messy! my hairdresser said my hair is really healthy.. haha try it some time :P lol it feels really good!

sorry about the rant,... again lol

oh and in about 20 years down the road (this is going to be sick sorry if its too disturbing) i could see 6 year olds being prostitutes, dressing in skanky outfits and saying to a boy "wanna screw me?" in a little voice.. talk about chillingly creepy! :shock:

Oh Ally you do not want to see my hair when its not straightened..........My natural hair is REALLY frizzy and that isn't very attractive.And plus a lot of American peoples natural hair is straight.... But really it's not the kids faults its their parents. Don't blame the kids blame the parents who brought them up.

Edit: Back when my grandparents were growing up there were child prostitutes...but the government has made sure that, that doesn't happen anymore.

wow i never blamed the kids El seriously i KNOW that it is the parents faults... it isnt fair haha well if ur hair does that then maybe this leave in conditioner will help :P its worth a try.. if u want :P LOL im just trying to help.. i hate when people dont feel good about their natural features.. :( its sad lol i dont think natural straight hair is bad tho.. cause its natural..

yes, but who cares if it;s frizzy? it doesn't have to be straight because everyone else's is

Oh trust me I use A LOT of products to help my hair,leave in conditioner is one of them, but If I use products that's not exactly your natural hair now is it? lol And I wasn't implying you were blaming the kids....I was just pointing out that it wasn't their fault...sorry if that came off rude...or whatever.

I care if it's frizzy because I don't like frizzy hair. And I don't keep my hair straight just because everyone else does I keep it straight because that's how I like it.

oh.. ok i guess its the kind then.. that i use.. it must be really good :S cause my hair used to be frizzy and poofy too.. lol i guess if these products are natural than it is more natural.. it just recovers the hair :P weird.. and ok its ok.. i thought u were hah it only sounded that way :P

i think im going to leave.. this convo isnt working out for me.. im sorry for wasting your time.. see u on the chat..

-nods- I completely agree. :) In actuality, I much prefer women with their natural looks instead of make-up to cover their beauty. It's just a shame that people are brainwashed to be forced to wear make-up. It marks insecurity and shows that women who do it feel as if they are not good enough. And yet, they are! If only they could see their inner beauty, they will realize that their looks pale in comparison to what lies within. What occurs outside of them does not matter, since everything is all temporary. By constantly putting up more and more masks and cover-ups, they lose themselves in a never-ending maze of martyrdom. Sad, really... I wish more women in this world would realize this...

By the way allycat, that last comment, as much as I hate to say this, it already exists in other countries and in different parts of the world.. :(

Are you upset at me? I'm sorry I don't like my natural hair....

yes, bot isn't that only in those african countries where there is so much disease they only live to like 30?:'(

Still, it exists whether it's from Africa, South America, USA, or any other country for that matter. The phenomena of abuse of any kind is virtually prevalent almost everywhere in places contaminated with negative energy. It's sad, those who live only up to that amount because of this. Disease means going against the life force that all of us were born with, and when we get like this, it affects the entire system. That's why people who are disease-free have a tendency to have healthier mental, emotional, and physical health than most. It's just one of those facts in life that you cannot avoid. Balancing all aspects and aligning them is the key and perhaps the most important thing in our lives.

Abdi I'm pretty sure under-age prostitution happens here in Colorado, Colfax is indeed a dark street with lots of sex, drugs and alcohol I wouldn't be surprised if it was happening there.

Really? :( That's not good, not good at all... These are the kind of people that desperately need love and to help show their way. I dislike seeing people like this, when they go astray and not realize their true inner self...

hey everyone.. i have something to say.

I am so sorry about how i reacted on here and for what ive said. I just had been thinking about this stuff alot. I had good intentions but I just said and did it the wrong way. I should do it more with love and kindness. Elyannia, I apolgize if this hurt you, it was not my intentions :) i just had a bad reaction to what I saw in my town today >.<

I agree 100% i really hate to see girls being insecure and hiding themselves behind a mask. :( this is why i stopped wearing makeup, cause i dont want to be the girl behind the mask anymore. I want to appreciate who i am as a person and not for what i look like lol
and i am not judging anyone who does wear makeup, i know alot of you are good people and just need the love you deserve to feel better about yourselves :D *hugs*

Doing some things is fine, as long as it's for the right reasons.

And of course, if it is balanced and used in moderation. :)

:D Thats awesome you overcame these difficulties to face yourself and fully realize what's behind that mask. Most people wouldn't even find the courage to try. I commend you for such an act... It's hard even for me, and I'm not talking about the natural hair stuff either. Facing all your fears is difficult, but with the right mindset along with friends and family to help you out, you will have no problem. I'm reminded of a quote from one of our old USA presidents named Roosevelt - 'The only thing to fear is fear itself.'

After that, you realize the fear within you dissolves on its own, like a wisp in the wind. Everyone has their own limitations to overcome but they are never alone because they always have someone out there who cares for them, even if it's someone that you don't know. Such as is the case in this forum... We care about the rest of humanity enough to want to try to save it. We know that we love others so strongly that we're willing to do anything to help them. To me, that definitely counts for something... It shows that we're willing to do whatever it takes to help others, and through that, we help ourselves... :)

THIS^^

wow.. this totally touched me.. it was inspiring. thanks again for your smart words :) you always know what to say at the right time.. and you're right.. the only thing to fear.. is fear itself.. from Roosevelt... that quote is so true :D everyone needs the love they deserve.. if they especially deserve it :D i hope the best for everyone here :D