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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Actually, the money would be well-spent to provide supervised recreational activities, job training, and meaningful job opportunities— all of which come with mentoring. [/quote] I swear when people write/say things like this, they've never been to the other side of DC. [b]These kids are hardened by the time they're 9 or 10 years old. [/b]They are not sitting around playing board games at the rec center. [/quote] The idea that a 9 or 10 year old is “hardened” is both anti human and anti-science. The human brain is highly plastic up through your 20s and these kids can learn and grow despite trauma. Give them an environment that is positive and hopeful and see what they can do.[/quote]
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