Yeah I didn't read the post you quoted lol.
They're to blame in the economic issues in society
Culture Change was Directed to the entire state of Iowa....
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They're to blame in the economic issues in society
You have not confessed your White Privilege and thrown yourself prostate at the altar of BLM. Some self flagellation thrown in may help as well.
There is nothing wrong with the culture in Iowa. It is never going to be an inner city urban culture and it is idiotic to think it will be.
Except I believe in white privilege. And think Black Live Matter. I just want to know the extent of being equal. What is needed to justify the change.
Do you notice how there is an assumption that black players don’t have a strong family, work ethic or drive? These men, and they are adults, made it to a top program. It’s foolish to assume they are lazy or undirected.
I suggest people start treating them like adults. All this paternalistic talk about needing to mold their character needs to die. Coaches are there to teach the game, not life. If a player doesn’t do what is required to play the game, then they are released and the program recruits another. The program needs to act more professionally in my opinion.
I have had the same issue with all races pertaining to no father or lack of father figure in the home, and coaching is all about molding. You think Andy Reid isn't a father figure to his team? Look into that a little more.
I see lots of posts that assume white culture is all positive and consists of hard work, responsibly, conformity, etc. While posts abound that label black culture as all negative and alien. Those sort of posts are a problem.
Treatment like an adult is what most players have a hard time with. Have you ever coached in an inner city and rural setting?
Why? All coaches are like that in a sense. They promise to take care of college aged kids to their parents every single year.
I have, and it is a strange dynamic. Like I said, i support BLM movement, but their needs to be less victimization and more positive movement within the cultures also.
I think simply walking down the street and not thinking they are going to do something bad would be a huge start. It still happens unfortunately
Not all. I had several coaches that were just about teaching the game. No yelling, no breaking people down and building them back up like they are in the military. No trying to control the lives of the players off the field. There are other ways to coach.
Family is the center point of it
Music has influenced a new style of country and rock music
Dance
Clothing
Athletics
Religion
Art
Do you think it is all bad?
That isn't a father figure mentality you listed, but simple code of conduct stuff. Military is style not father figure. Do you have a relationship with said coaches after you leave the program?
Statistically, black people are 3X more likely to be raised in a Fatherless household. Nearly 60% vs. 20% for Whites.
http://fathers.com/statistics-and-research/the-extent-of-fatherlessness/
Very good point and then they can start with pulling their dam pants up above their asses. If they want changes then they have some changes to do on their part as well. No person should have to walk around and fear for their lives but to some degree it is their actions that bring it on themselves. Our ignorance is right up there too.
Why would anyone do that? You'd simply pick each one apart with opposite examples and feel superior. Same as could be done with white culture, Asian culture, Latino culture. All these cultures have more similarities, hopes, and fears than they have differences. I'm sure you would disagree.
Then that would explain your stance on it. I have had different experiences and as I grow in my career with coaching and teaching I am changing every year to the current climate within the room or team.
So we all have that to varying degrees. Well White people cannot dance, but no one says they do not impact these areas and that their contribution can be positive.
Now, what are the negatives of Black Culture that hold them back?
Unfortunately, the big things with White culture are career driven. I have seen studies on it.
That is a whole different can of worms. opportunity to excel is basically find a scholarship or just remain status quo. Why is that different for the white culture? if you do not get a scholarship how can you make it to college or a different career path? They are caught up in a cycle that needs to be changed.
Reading this thread makes me seriously wonder how Iowa can be so highly ranked as a place to live. The ignorance and willingness to double down is astonishing. Our entire state would be better off taking a deep breath and finding a way to be more willing to learn from others and make changes. Denying there are any racial issues is a huge part of white culture that we should all be seeking to change.
Agreed, but there needs to be common ground. Why do some black people like it and some do not? Just like why do some people hate country folks and prefer the city life? I seriously want to know that answer. I have experienced both here. I have a heavy opinion that white people that do not experience different races have not business telling anyone what to do one way or the other.
Ha. Just saw Colt Ford at the driving range last week. Think he was in town visiting.
Doesn't look like a golfer! Thought he'd be a typical hack, but wasn't much concerned either. Then I start hearing repeatedly a nice heavy hit and WOOSH. A conversation had begun between he and the guy between us. CF is dropping names and fabulous golf courses every other sentence, but not boastfully of course.
That's when I put his name to his face. In another life, he had played on the, then, Ben Hogan Tour. Guess he had a good backup plan.
Seemed quite nice and very genuine.
60% of black girls are sexually abused prior to age 15, Culture of Silence perpetuates this and is one of the biggest things that needs to be changed in order for blacks to move forward. Addiction to drugs and alcohol increase as a result. Also, molestation survivors tend to have less self-esteem and are more promiscuous, which leads to children being born out of wedlock. But I am an asshole for pointing this out. Respect your daughters, respect your women. If the BLM people would put as much effort into fixing this one point as they are making themselves out to be victims, they might actually fix something.
https://www.apa.org/pi/about/newsletter/2014/11/child-sexual-abuse
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How do you break that cycle? Just let them figure it out? How do we as white people become better athletically? Just figure it out?
