12-10-2011, 08:25 PM
A couple of years ago the Coopies and us were doing a cut through to the west end when this child about 10 or so asked us for money because she was so hungry for "sweeties". As in the past I said, "Does your mom know you are asking strangers for money"? (as generally the kids would run off in fear of their parents chastising them), but this gal said "Yes, my mom told me to beg you". It's a changing upbringing some of the kids are getting. Sad, for sure.