OT: Role Model For What Not To Do

[RaisedOnPorsches]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

A prodigious douchebag doing as douchebags do is completely ordinary news.

Truth. I suppose I just find satisfaction in his misery. I believe ze germanz call it "schadenfreude."

[TeamOxford]

I think he's just trying to increase his street cred; trying to "earn" respect from the rapper thugs.

The kid's got everything any young man could possibly want. Maybe his irresponsibility could be cured with a short stay in the Pen. He'd certainly acquire a lot of "friends" quickly. FRESH FISH!!!!!

TO

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by RaisedOnPorsches

Truth. I suppose I just find satisfaction in his misery. I believe ze germanz call it "schadenfreude."

bad parenting. The minute the kid was on his own he basically showed that either he wasn't listening to a word is father taught him or the lessons never took place.
It's almost comical to see how predictable every single one of his decisions unfolded once he was given a large but finite amount of money. This kid will be singing at McDonalds soon.

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

bad parenting. The minute the kid was on his own he basically showed that either he wasn't listening to a word is father taught him or the lessons never took place.
It's almost comical to see how predictable every single one of his decisions unfolded once he was given a large but finite amount of money. This kid will be singing at McDonalds soon.

This kid has had fame / fortune and everything positive and negative that goes with it to a degree unimaginable for most of us for quite awhile, to make such a sweeping statement such as yours is absurd.

Perfectlap, have you ever had kids? Gone through the teenage years where most kids (I've had Eagle Scouts, NHS students, Marion Award winners, Pure Sport Studs W/ Scholarships, etc.) test their parents to no end? Been lucky enough to survive those years into the early 20's where their head slowly comes out of their collective arses?

We have hundreds of friends and there is no accounting for some kids' and their behaviors. Justin B was a gonner (based on his popularity / money) about 2 years back, parenting had little to do with it.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by coreseller

This kid has had fame / fortune and everything positive and negative that goes with it to a degree unimaginable for most of us for quite awhile, to make such a sweeping statement such as yours is absurd.

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I'm not referring to troubled kids in general when I referenced bad parenting, I'm specifically talking about this kid. If you've listened to the mother and father in interviews in speaking about how they disciplined/raised him or read up on the family history, you'd hardly be surprised that his teen age years went south quickly, particularly when he was left entirely to his own devices once he turned 18.

[TeamOxford]

OK, I'm all for freedom of the press, but this "story" seems to have some definite negative "spin".

...was racing in a residential area................apartment buildings are along one side of the street and on the other side are a high school, a youth centre, a golf course and a fire station. Racing? He was allegedly doing 55-60 at 4:00 AM, with the road blocked off by members of his entourage.

...granted bail set at $2,500. Are you kidding? A $250 bail bond is valet tip money for this guy!

...had an invalid Georgia driver's licence. Oh yeah, that's where the $2500 bail came into play.

....thrown eggs at his neighbour's house....causing significant damage to the property. When I grew up, that was called Halloween Night.

...asked to remove graffiti he had left on the wall of a hotel in Australia. He's such a badass mofo! Ever heard of Keith Moon?

...charged in Brazil over a similar offence. Guess we're gonna have to extradite the little s**t.

Yeah maybe he's a punk wannabe gangsta, but basically he's harmless, and nothing will come of this.

Just sayin'...........

TO

[newob]

I think he is in a negative spiral and needs to be taught a lesson.

[RaisedOnPorsches]

Originally Posted by TeamOxford

basically he's harmless

I do think the media is going way over the top with this one, but a teenager speeding in a supercar in a urban setting while on several judgement and reflex impairing substances isn't what I'd call 'harmless'.

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by RaisedOnPorsches

Truth. I suppose I just find satisfaction in his misery. I believe ze germanz call it "schadenfreude."

While I share your sentiments, unfortunately, Shadenfreude is what our entertainment industry has become. We are waiting for the next star to havve a tragedy and whole media live off reporting the fall.