Tuesday, January 07, 2003
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Being so close to my cousin Jonathan and trying to become a responsible adult sometimes conflict. Here are two recent instances:
(1) Jonathan got the game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City." Obviously, my aunt disapproves because you deal drugs, pick up prostitutes, steal cars, etc in this game. But Jonathan claims he "knows the difference between right and wrong." When they asked my opinion, I didn't know what to say. I know the game is fun and for the most part, I trust Jonathan's judgement. But I still think the makes should not be rewarded for making such a game. Should he own the game? I think no. But he was noticeably upset after my comments.
(2) His mom wants him to go to a Magnet High School in Anaheim named Troy H.S. He wants to go to the closer, hometown, not-quite-as-good Wilson H.S. They haven't asked my opinion yet, but I'm thinking they should just let him go to Wilson. If he chooses to apply himself there, he will get a decent education (granted, not quite as good as at Troy) and still get into a good college. Besides, I had a similar opportunity (Schurr versus San Marino) and won out on my battle. I still got a decent education, ended up at UCLA, and consider myself as someone who turned out "okay."
Am I right or wrong?
Being so close to my cousin Jonathan and trying to become a responsible adult sometimes conflict. Here are two recent instances:
(1) Jonathan got the game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City." Obviously, my aunt disapproves because you deal drugs, pick up prostitutes, steal cars, etc in this game. But Jonathan claims he "knows the difference between right and wrong." When they asked my opinion, I didn't know what to say. I know the game is fun and for the most part, I trust Jonathan's judgement. But I still think the makes should not be rewarded for making such a game. Should he own the game? I think no. But he was noticeably upset after my comments.
(2) His mom wants him to go to a Magnet High School in Anaheim named Troy H.S. He wants to go to the closer, hometown, not-quite-as-good Wilson H.S. They haven't asked my opinion yet, but I'm thinking they should just let him go to Wilson. If he chooses to apply himself there, he will get a decent education (granted, not quite as good as at Troy) and still get into a good college. Besides, I had a similar opportunity (Schurr versus San Marino) and won out on my battle. I still got a decent education, ended up at UCLA, and consider myself as someone who turned out "okay."
Am I right or wrong?
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