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From The Editor:

“What’s The Matter With Kids Today?”

“Kids! became aware of conservation efforts and they benefited It is that spirit that I
I don’t know what’s wrong with these kids today! from the mentoring of the volunteers. Lucas saw a need in see in my nieces. Kids!
Kids! our community and developed the program. He encouraged The spirit carried from one
Who can understand anything they say? fishing tournaments and fishermen to donate their excess generation to the next.
Kids! catch to local food banks. Lucas and his volunteers would All around us there are
They are disobedient, disrespectful oafs! clean, gut and deliver the fish to the food banks. All of this “Kids” who are aiding the
Noisy, crazy, sloppy, lazy, loafers! resulted from the dream of Lucas and those he inspired. community. Jeanmarie and
And while we’re on the subject Kids! Christina accompanied
Kids! The radio program, “From The Top,” showcases their parents on a trip to
You can talk and talk till your face is blue! America’s top young classical musicians. I have to admit, Mexico and helped minister
Kids! it is not the classical pieces that draw me to the program. to the needy families while
But they still just do what they want to do! It is the life stories of these teenagers who are competing their father volunteered
Why can’t they be like we were for scholarships. Each student is introduced and there providing medical care to the indigent. My nieces
Perfect in every way is a short interview in which the student discusses an volunteered at a food bank as teenagers. Christina walked
What’s the matter with kids today?” aspect of his or her life. A teen named Campos was born in The Susan G. Komen Race for the cure and raised money
in Costa Rica and impressed me with his appreciation for for one of our greatest charities. Jeanmarie volunteered
(Lyrics from the 1963 film, “Bye, Bye, Birdie.” the opportunities afforded American children that are not at an assisted living facility and brightened the life of a
Sung by Paul Lynde) available to children in his native country. Then there is woman who had no family nearby. This is just a small
Marvin Brown, an African American teenage cellist who sampling of the many charitable acts of my nieces that I
Every generation laments about its youth. If you is criticized by most of his peers for playing “classical” witnessed and continue to witness as they are adults. Kids!
remember the film, “Bye, Bye, Birdie,” Paul Lynde plays music. He was actually invited to The Apollo Theater I am proud of my nieces and you must be proud of a “Kid”
Harry McAfee, the father of Kim McAfee (Ann Margaret) in Harlem, New York and received a standing ovation too. All of you must know the accomplishments of youth
– the teen who is selected to be kissed by Conrad Birdie after skeptics expressed doubt about his appearance. He in our midst. Please send me an e-mail or write an article
on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” After his daughter runs away did have the ingenuity to adapt his performance with the for our newspaper. I would love to highlight the positive
from home, he reacts with the above-cited lyrics. Another infusion of some modern techniques. How impressive impact of our local youth. I know there are many stories.
unforgettable performance is that of Tevye in “Fiddler On that a “Kid” would be so accomplished at a young age. I Please share them with us.
The Roof” in which he is forced to cope with the strains on also heard about Ga Yeon Lee, a teenage violinist, whose There are countless examples of children in our midst,
his “Traditions” by his strong willed daughters resulting parents moved to the United States from Korea to further helping others and making a positive influence in our
from influences outside his small village. Kids! their daughter’s study of music. During her interview, Ga community, who we can praise when we hear the question,
Rather than complain about the negative aspects of our Yeon said that music has served a role in her discovery of “What’s the matter with kids today? ”
youth, I choose to look for the positive role models among her identity – a profound thought for a teenager. Kids! Until next month,
us and I am amazed at the ingenuity and generous spirit I I am particularly aware of the positive impact of the James A. Cioffi, Editor
see in our community. I had heard on the radio about 16- next generation because I am blessed with two nieces, james@jcclaw.com
year old Lucas Metropulos who created a program here in Jeanmarie and Christina, who grew up in my midst. In fact
Palm Beach County to teach economically disadvantaged I lived with them (along with my sister and brother-in-law)
children to fish. It is an 8 week fishing clinic. The program from 1980 to 1984 when they were infants. I witnessed
is “FISHING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.” Not only are and participated in their transition from impressionable
the goals of the students in the program to learn to fish, but children to accomplished athletes and scholars – all while

they are also learned patience and how to face obstacles to learning the importance of volunteerism and community
empower themselves in their daily lives. In addition they and charitable involvement. Kids!

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