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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s certainly true that most kids in Southern California do not grow up in a bubble. [b]They tend to be exposed to “adult” things (drugs, cosmetic surgery, body consciousness, martial infidelity) at a much earlier age than children in other parts of the country. [/b] Growing up within a mile of impoverished areas has drawbacks as well as benefits.  Without judging whether growing up fast and worldly is better or worse, I’d just say it’s “different.”  IMHO that culture is challenging for a 18 year old East Coast girl to move into and I am personally aware of more than one child from this area who got caught up in the lifestyle in a bad way. Every child is different and I suppose for some the freedom of the Cali lifestyle is just what they need.  Not my DC.[/quote]Kids everywhere are exposed to "adult" things.  Just turn on the television (and I don't mean after 9pm) for a daily dose of adult action including sex, violence, infidelity, etc.  Every teen experiences body consciousness especially girls as they diet themselves into oblivion to fit into a size negative two like anorexic models.  Marital infidelity?  You mean the politicians who run off to other countries to visit their girlfriends, leave sick wives for other women, have children with the household help, etc, etc, etc.

Unless you're living under a rock, no kids anywhere are growing up in a bubble.  DC is no exception.[/quote]

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