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An entitled teen

For todays kids, it’s ‘ my way, or the highway’, and adults who should know better are letting them get away with it. That does not bode well for the future of our country. A perfect illustration of that occurred recently during a graduation ceremony.

A Grand Junction senior wanted to wear a sash over her graduation gown. So she asked the school if she can wear it. The school says no and cites their policy. She then asks the school board. They also say no. In one last attempt, she goes to District Court. Judge says no, the school policy should be followed.

Up to this point, all this is fine. She could be commended for her tenacity and going through all the hoops.

But then she goes off the rails, says nuts to all that, and does it anyway. And so she wears her sash, and the school does nothing to stop her. Forget about what’s on the sash, it doesn’t matter. And whether or not the school policy is correct or not is also irrelevant.

This entitled teen has likely never suffered any consequences for anything she’s done, and she might not realize it now, but her parents and her school have failed in her upbringing.

This might seem like a small thing, but it’s representative of a character flaw that will haunt her for the rest of her life. A flaw that many teens share now. I feel sorry for her and her parents.

Gregory Inman Golden

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2023-06-05T07:00:00.0000000Z

2023-06-05T07:00:00.0000000Z

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