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Originally posted by Dionysus
I think a LOT of young black people are waaaaay too self-confident. I also have no idea where this confidence comes from. *Edited* I actually do know where this confidence come from, a strong internal frame of reference. I think it can be positive in moderation, but can be really damaging if you take it too far.
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Interesting point. I don't think that is a bad thing, particularly when it comes to body image issues. Many of us know that we are not going to have blonde hair, blue eyes (except for contacts) or a 22-inch waist and don't torture ourselves with eating disorders, etc. We deal.