American History X: Influences On Youth Today
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It is important to be proud of who you are and where you have come from. After watching the
film American History X, whites are far from proud. We are ashamed to admit that people just
like us can act in such a horrible and disillusioned way toward those that are different. As you
watch, you see scenes of brutal violence, hear songs of hate and feel the pain of all involved.
These acts show the viewers how easily young minds can be influenced to believe anything.
Teachers, parents, siblings or any person of authority in a child's life can have this deep of an
impact on them. American History X is the story of how powerful an influence people of
importance can have upon youth.
Adults can be the enemy of many teenagers. Yet when a kid is vulnerable and looking
for adoration and love, they can latch onto any adult...