You Don't Need No Stinkin' College Degree!!

[als463]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

On the flipside of that, I think it's WORSE that some kids get convinced that athletics or entertainment is their only out and they should 'use their talent' to make as much money as they can. While I don't exactly knock it, I think when kids are told that it's their way out (as well as the fast way) someone along the line forgets to let these kids know to be prepared for disappointment along the way and that their talent is still only a dime a dozen.

You read my mind! I just watched "The Blind Side" and thought that throughout the movie. It made me smile when Michael went to Ole Miss and made the Dean's List, with the help of a tutor. Not only did he have athletics, he also had education (with help from tutors and teachers who cared). On a side note: That movie made me smile.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by als463

You read my mind! I just watched "The Blind Side" and thought that throughout the movie. It made me smile when Michael went to Ole Miss and made the Dean's List, with the help of a tutor. Not only did he have athletics, he also had education (with help from tutors and teachers who cared). On a side note: That movie made me smile.

I refuse to see that movie. I'm sure it's excellent.

[als463]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I refuse to see that movie. I'm sure it's excellent.

Really? I'll be honest, I was pretty reluctant, as well. I was afraid it would be another Ernie Davis (The Express) movie but, it turned out much better than I expected. My boyfriend brought the movie home, so I figured I'd check it out. It made me smile because, while I want to have children of my own, as a former caseworker, I also really want to adopt. I would have no problem (and this may be simply because I grew up in the North) adopting a child of a different race. I am really happy about the ending (spoiler alert) that Michael didn't just make it because of his athletic ability but, because he was willing to put in the academic work.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by als463

Really? I'll be honest, I was pretty reluctant, as well. I was afraid it would be another Ernie Davis (The Express) movie but, it turned out much better than I expected. My boyfriend brought the movie home, so I figured I'd check it out. It made me smile because, while I want to have children of my own, as a former caseworker, I also really want to adopt. I would have no problem (and this may be simply because I grew up in the North) adopting a child of a different race. I am really happy about the ending (spoiler alert) that Michael didn't just make it because of his athletic ability but, because he was willing to put in the academic work.

Okay.

The good thing is that Michael has a kickass college degree. Alright!!

[als463]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Okay.

The good thing is that Michael has a kickass college degree. Alright!!

I'm not as concerned that he has a college degree as I am that he worked all the way through college and graduated without quitting. I know a lot of NFL and NBA players quit college and they only use college as a stepping stone to the big times. The fact that he finished is great. He went from not having a very high IQ to making it through college. It proves that if you are willing, you can learn anything! That is why kids should want to go to college. The sad thing is, that doesn't happen.

As far as the adoption part, I was serious about that. I didn't mean to imply that people from the South would be opposed to it, I was just saying that it doesn't seem as taboo in the North as it may in the South (from what I saw from the movie-not my own personal experience...I am not trying to offend anyone).

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by als463

The fact that he finished is great.

Yeah he has a kickass college degree! Alright!

Originally Posted by als463

As far as the adoption part, I was serious about that. I didn't mean to imply that people from the South would be opposed to it, I was just saying that it doesn't seem as taboo in the North as it may in the South (from what I saw from the movie-not my own personal experience...I am not trying to offend anyone).

The taboo-o-meter aside, race and all that comes with it isn't a Southern construct.

Are you going based on the movie? LOL. It's a good thing that movies aren't teaching tools. And, no, you aren't offending me and I really wish you would quit with the disclaimers.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I refuse to see that movie. I'm sure it's excellent.

I 2nd that...as a matter of fact, if Hollywood wants to make a good story...Make one out of Myron Rolle.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

I 2nd that...as a matter of fact, if Hollywood wants to make a good story...Make one out of Myron Rolle.

Fix your siggy DS *glares*