I came across this article http://news.yahoo.com/photographer-refuses-portraits-facebook-bullies-163500977.html this evening and was impressed by the choice this photographer made. In short she came across a facebook page some teens had made to bully or make fun of others, she then realised these same teens had scheduled their senior photos to be taken by her. She decided she would not take photos of "ugly people" and told the teens and their parents she was cancelling their photo sessions and giving back their money.
I was impressed, here is a woman who makes her livelihood on taking pictures and she wasnt going to take them.
In reading this woman's blog she seems very humble about the whole thing, but I give her much credit for standing up for whats right. It starts with one person and hopefully it catches on.
As the new school year starts will you and your family and/or teens stand up for whats right?!?!
PS: The photographers blog for more info. http://jenmckenphoto.com/blog/2011/08/17/if-youre-ugly-i-wont-take-your-photo-indiana-county-pa-photographer-personal/
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
No kids allowed!
I have been reading on several news outlets about several restaurants and others businesses that are refusing to serve those with young children, mainly under 6. And while the issue may seem quite controversial, its not causing as much stir as one might think. I was thinking this over and wondering, "why are businesses really doing this and why hasn't there been the backlash over it?"
I believe there are two possible reasons for this (I am also going to want to hear what you have to say on this!) One, it seems that many people are waiting longer and longer to have children. So could it be there are many more no-kid couples? And being these couples do not have children do they want to enjoy the lifestyle where they do not have to deal with crying, unruly kids? The second thing that came to mind was this, it would seem people think they have the right to everything now-a-days. Does this translate into the thinking, "its my kid and he or she can cry and do whatever he or she wants?" Years ago, even in my generation growing up, it seems like parents disciplines their children more and those children minded their parents a lot more. Now parents don't care and in turn the kids don't care, leading to loud, unruly children.
I want to hear from you on this! What do you think is the reason businesses are not allowing young children? Do you agree or disagree with my assessments. Feel free to comment!
Questions to ponder....
1) Watch when you go out to places how kids behave and how parents respond.
2) How do you allow your child(ren) to behave when they are out?
I believe there are two possible reasons for this (I am also going to want to hear what you have to say on this!) One, it seems that many people are waiting longer and longer to have children. So could it be there are many more no-kid couples? And being these couples do not have children do they want to enjoy the lifestyle where they do not have to deal with crying, unruly kids? The second thing that came to mind was this, it would seem people think they have the right to everything now-a-days. Does this translate into the thinking, "its my kid and he or she can cry and do whatever he or she wants?" Years ago, even in my generation growing up, it seems like parents disciplines their children more and those children minded their parents a lot more. Now parents don't care and in turn the kids don't care, leading to loud, unruly children.
I want to hear from you on this! What do you think is the reason businesses are not allowing young children? Do you agree or disagree with my assessments. Feel free to comment!
Questions to ponder....
1) Watch when you go out to places how kids behave and how parents respond.
2) How do you allow your child(ren) to behave when they are out?
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