04.25.2010, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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Your son or daughter may be flashing warning signals that he or she will soon
drop out of society and join the "hippie" movement. If you know what to look for, you may be able to prevent it. Four leading psychiatrists, Dr. Jean Rosenbaum of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Dr. Jack Leedy of New York City; Dr. Robert Bussell of Chicago and Dr. Norman R. Schakne of Detroit, agree that a combination of the following signs spells possible trouble for the parent as well as the child... 1. A sudden interest in a cult, rather than an accepted religion. 2. The inability to sustain a personal love relationship -- drawn more to "group" experiences. 3. A tendency to talk in vague philosophical terms, never to the point. 4. A demanding attitude about money but reluctance to work for it. 5. An intense, "far-out" interest in poetry and art. 6. Constant ridiculing of any form of organized government. 7. A righteous attitude, never admitting any personal faults. 8. An increasing absentee record at school. 9. The emergence of a devious nature, manipulating people for personal gain. 10. A tendency to date only members of different races and creeds. "Naturally, some of these signs may be observed in perfectly normal adolescents, but it is when the majority of the traits are present that the child is on the way to becoming a 'hippie,'" Dr. Rosenbaum said. "There are also the fairly obvious signs like shaggy hair and mod clothing. But those alone do not make a 'hippie.' Sometimes it's just a fad." Each of the psychiatrists offered advice to parents who are worried about the possibility of their child's becoming a "hippie." Dr. Rosenbaum: "There must be a reconstruction of the family unit, with much expression of love. Parents should work and play with these young people to show that all the family members care about one another." "There must be a great deal of dialogue -- sometimes very painful dialogue -- to establish a new position of belief for the young people. They will deny they're hostile until their last breath." "Until that underlying hostility is brought out, the children will be keyed to rebel." Dr. Leedy: "Family therapy is one ideal approach. Develop similar interests and hobbies. It's usually too late for the usual disciplinary measures when the child begins showing the 'hippie' signs. Discipline at that point might make him more hostile." Dr. Bussell: "Have a good understanding and be more tolerant. Adolescence is at best and extremely disturbing time." Dr. Schakne: "Learn to say 'no' when you have to. But explain your reasoning so that you maintain a communication link." "The time to shape your child is in the pre-teen years. When your child reaches the teen-age level, the die has already been cast." |
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04.25.2010, 03:18 PM | #2 |
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Well, I'm a hippie. & I'm 24.
Should get my shit together. |
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04.25.2010, 04:16 PM | #3 |
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if that's what the universe brings me, then groovy.
although people that are called hippies and people that call themselves that are often two different things, you dig? |
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04.25.2010, 09:57 PM | #4 |
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negative, i am a meat popsicle.
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04.25.2010, 10:03 PM | #5 |
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So you got a stick up yer ass?
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If your son/daughter is 16..17 stepping up and they have these signs they may well have joined the Rastafari movement as well (your grandparents too )
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04.26.2010, 12:32 PM | #7 |
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04.26.2010, 03:24 PM | #10 |
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What about free love? That was the best part.
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oh yeah, it figures. "mod clothing"-- ha ha ha. so wrong. |
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04.26.2010, 05:11 PM | #13 |
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"A tendency to date only members of different races and creeds."
can't even comment on this |
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04.26.2010, 05:46 PM | #14 |
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i would prefer to deal with a potential punk than a potential hippie.
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04.26.2010, 06:05 PM | #15 |
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2. The inability to sustain a personal love relationship -- drawn more to "group" experiences. 3. A tendency to talk in vague philosophical terms, never to the point. 4. A demanding attitude about money but reluctance to work for it. 5. An intense, "far-out" interest in poetry and art. 6. Constant ridiculing of any form of organized government. 8. An increasing absentee record at school. Yes to all these. My parents should be worried.
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04.26.2010, 06:06 PM | #16 |
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Hippies are great, as long as they aren't some pseudo-hippies. Loving everything is OKAY. Getting high is OKAY. Being the positive change is OKAY.
Turn on. Tune in. Drop out, motherfuckers.
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04.26.2010, 09:48 PM | #18 |
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or simply put, how to tell if your child is smoking the wacky tobaccy?
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