firstroundko
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It appears to be working in other cities across the US:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17966589/from/RS.2/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17966589/from/RS.2/
firstroundko said:It appears to be working in other cities across the US:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17966589/from/RS.2/
I think it's just sad that kids have nothing more interesting to do than hang out a friggin mall.firstroundko said:It appears to be working in other cities across the US:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17966589/from/RS.2/
firstroundko said:Does anyone know who the management company is? If enough people mention this initiative (and the win/win situation it has caused for both customers/businesses), I really think we have a shot at taking back control of our mall.
If you have friends or family that shop at St. Charles, spread the word.......
That's what we were when we were teens :shrug:desertrat said:I think it's just sad that kids have nothing more interesting to do than hang out a friggin mall.
Qurious said:Went to the mall on Friday and there was extra security because of the Carnival they have going on over there. The Sherrifs were actually walking with the regular mall security.
Being at the mall made me think of all the hoopla some of you folks make about how bad the place is and I took a look around and trying my hardest to see what in the blue hell is soooo wrong with it? Couldn't find any reasons or any drama there so I kept shopping.
In any event...I don't think this curfew is going to do anything but upset alot of parents. "hey mom I'm going to the mall with my friends." How many of us have said that and mom was like "okay, have fun." People continue to keep taking the fun out of being a child/teenager and I really don't see why. Since when is the mall suppose to be catering to the "family?" The majority of the stores thrive on financial gain from teengers or young adults. To tell these kids they have to get out of the mall because the assumption is made they are the ones causing trouble is terrible.
firstroundko said:Does anyone know who the management company is? If enough people mention this initiative (and the win/win situation it has caused for both customers/businesses), I really think we have a shot at taking back control of our mall.
If you have friends or family that shop at St. Charles, spread the word.......
oldnavy said:I would welcome this, but see the age of 21 as being a little extreme. My 19 year old daughter who goes to college in Lynchburg, VA...away from her mom and me would not be able to go to the mall by herself and does not have the option of being escorted by an adult. Age 18 seems to be more appropriate.
protectmd said:Child care in the mall? Sounds like an Amber Alert waiting to happen. Its clear that if there is a problem, Mall curfew is just the wrong answer to an underlying problem that we may or may not have in this county. Its not bad parenting. Thats everywhere you go. Solution? I have the solution.
You want to drop your kids off somewhere but we don't have a "boys and girls club" in Charles County. If we did, the place would be packed probably till 11 at night if it was open that late.
Then of course you say to yourself, what about school activities? Why aren't the kids involved? Well... Most of them are, except the ones who do not have a 2.0 and below. Those kids are dropped off at the mall. Those are the ones who didn't make the football team because they didn't have the grades, or whatever.
Theres some other options for you parents who want to drop your kids off and "leave them." type deal.
If you live near a fire department and your kid is ages 14 to 16, most fire departments have a cadet program. Look into it and see if they do, if they do, you can try and put your kid in that. The firehouse is not a babysitting service, it is volunteer and your kid will learn something, that is if they want to. It might help keep them "off the streets" and it will definately lower your taxes because your kid volunteering their time will keep the county from hiring more paid personnel. Most places want new members and your kid is more than welcome to join. I hear Mechanicsville has a great "cadet" program.
Boyscouts. I know it sounds cheesy but kids ages 11-17 are more than welcome to join any of the boyscout troops in So. Md. Theres a troop in every major location and they are always looking for new members. Its a chance for your kid to see the great outdoors, learn something and learn skills he can use for the rest of his life.
Church Youth Groups. Again, another place you can "drop your kid off at" and they will teach him/her about the bible and most of them do fun activities like field trips and picnics and whatnot.
Theres alot of other things out there too. The mall certainly isn't a babysitting service and if im ever attacked by some random group of hoodlums at the mall, they better pray that the police deal with them before I do.