Connie Nompelis Ventura Village wrote:
....So I'll stop complaining now, but does anyone have any thoughts on this? Is this a psychological thing related to poor neighborhoods? I think it's not just the people living here, and it's not just kids. (They have kids in Kenwood, right??) I'm convinced that there is a deeper root to this issue, and perhaps many......
My belief Connie, is that it is a matter of setting a good example. Parents and neighbors in "better" neighborhoods (and I use the term loosely!) tend to keep their spaces clean. They teach their children to respect their environment.
Now I am NOT saying that parents and individuals in other neighborhoods do not do this. There are many people that do. Unfortunately, in the poorer neighborhoods, we have a much higher rate of rental properties. Many run by slum lords that make no effort to maintain or improve their properties. The renters in turn, accept the conditions have no sense of pride in their environment. When papa throws a bottle in the yard, the kids assume that it is ok.
This can be remedied by neighbors making a conscience effort to pick up their neighborhoods. Setting such examples can be contagious. I have seen it many times over the years.
When I was with The Aldrich Ave North Block Club (and currently with the 10th & 11th Avenue Block Club.) We would have neighborhood clean ups followed by a party. After a few of these, each time becomes easier because you find less trash.
Reverend Carly Swirtz Midtown, Phillips
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