Raising Teens and a Ray of Hope

[BensMom]

I have two high school teens - great kids, and they are the most important things in my life. Tonight was open house/pep rally/kick-off at school. Our high school is the only 3 years old and in the highest income area in town. I scooted my little 93 VW around the hummers and escalades in the parking lot and found a parking spot.

We heard the wonderful band, a very inspirational speech from the administrator and then the open house started. The hot dogs, meet the friendly police officer, buy the yearbook, laugh at the dunk tank and all the usual amusements and activities. Inside an area was set up with booths for all the organizations and activities available for the high school students.

I walked through and smiled and nodded, until the line was bogged down to a standstill. The crowd-stopping booth that was getting all the attention was the Young Democrats. They were signing up members and handing out information. I was so proud, and I am hoping nobody noticed my eyes welling up.

They were selling wrist bands from:
http://www.thinkbluedems.com/index.php

I bought 15 and gave all but 2 away before I was back home.

I think there is hope for this red state. I know there is hope for our youth...It was a very good day.

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[knowbody0]

1. lucky !

[blue sky at night]

2. yo.....BensMom..........

thanks for the great post!! You mom's have all the right stuff, and where have you been anyway??? Welcome to DU, we have been waiting for you!! :) :) BTW, what state??

[BensMom]

3. My red State

I live in Nebraska. Solid red.

I am usually here lurking and and cry out an occasional "Oh Yeah!" from my side of the monitor. My Ben is 17 now, so what happens to my country has a true impact on me.

In my life before kiddos I was 24/7 direct for social change. One of my treks was registering voters - on make-shift tables (they were really ironing boards under a table cloth) in the shadow of the terminal tower. Maybe I registered YOU!!

I don't say much because I don't have that star by my name. Maybe when I have a better job, health care, a new guy in DC....

For now - I do what I can on the local level.

Best to you!

[blue sky at night]

4. I have a Tony........

who is also seventeen, a senior, will be eighteen in Nov. I feel horible thinking about the world we are leaving for these guys. BTW, it doesn't matter if you have a star, we are listening anyway. BEST to you also.