Clarence Jones
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around us, it has caused us to become more sensitive. I guess that's the word. When you and I were young and Barry were younger, all of us were younger, we didn't think about that stuff because it wasn't as noticeable and as discussed as much as it is today. But every time you turn on the... Every time you watch news, whatever, there's always some concern about safety.
around us, it has caused us to become more sensitive. I guess that's the word. When you and I were young and Barry were younger, all of us were younger, we didn't think about that stuff because it wasn't as noticeable and as discussed as much as it is today. But every time you turn on the... Every time you watch news, whatever, there's always some concern about safety.
So you do get kind of sensitized but there are just things that you have to do that we didn't used to have to do as much.
So you do get kind of sensitized but there are just things that you have to do that we didn't used to have to do as much.
Yeah. I was going to ask a question, though. I think that, you know, for those who are less seasoned, and you know who I'm talking to, I'm talking about, how do you feel about all these conversations around safety? I mean, I know that that's a different kind of world. for most of you. But what are your thoughts about this issue around safety and health? Health and safety.
Yeah. I was going to ask a question, though. I think that, you know, for those who are less seasoned, and you know who I'm talking to, I'm talking about, how do you feel about all these conversations around safety? I mean, I know that that's a different kind of world. for most of you. But what are your thoughts about this issue around safety and health? Health and safety.
I didn't. I don't think I did. I don't think I was wise enough. I think I never stuck a fork in anything either. It was just something that people just say, don't do this. I think because of the
I didn't. I don't think I did. I don't think I was wise enough. I think I never stuck a fork in anything either. It was just something that people just say, don't do this. I think because of the
you know, the, the fear of not having your child hurt for something that you could do so simply just the risk of it, or, you know, you had an inquisitive child, you know, you know, you want to make sure that you had as much protection as you could.
you know, the, the fear of not having your child hurt for something that you could do so simply just the risk of it, or, you know, you had an inquisitive child, you know, you know, you want to make sure that you had as much protection as you could.
So I remember that, but I do, but I do know now that, that, that parents are super sensitive, you know, around their children, making sure that they, you know, are protected, you know,
So I remember that, but I do, but I do know now that, that, that parents are super sensitive, you know, around their children, making sure that they, you know, are protected, you know,
I really like that. I really like what you're saying, Barry, because I was thinking about for me, you know, you have stories of kids as early as 12 years old shooting their brother or, you know, and even younger shooting another relative, you know, because, you know, we as adults were not conscientious of the fact that that could happen.
I really like that. I really like what you're saying, Barry, because I was thinking about for me, you know, you have stories of kids as early as 12 years old shooting their brother or, you know, and even younger shooting another relative, you know, because, you know, we as adults were not conscientious of the fact that that could happen.
And we're thinking about our safety or our perceived safety. And we don't realize that we are also responsible to also sometimes have to think for our kids. Because what they see as funny and games and things like that and TV could wind up creating a family tragedy that you'll be regretting for the rest of your life.
And we're thinking about our safety or our perceived safety. And we don't realize that we are also responsible to also sometimes have to think for our kids. Because what they see as funny and games and things like that and TV could wind up creating a family tragedy that you'll be regretting for the rest of your life.
Yeah, it's funny you mentioned that, Stan, because my parents, when we were younger, we weren't allowed to have like any violent video games. You know, those like the little toy, those little toy green soldiers. My parents used to cut the guns off of those like little
Yeah, it's funny you mentioned that, Stan, because my parents, when we were younger, we weren't allowed to have like any violent video games. You know, those like the little toy, those little toy green soldiers. My parents used to cut the guns off of those like little
plastic toys um which was like great in the house but you know then when my brother like went to his friend's houses he would still play like call of duty and everything so i think it's also hard because you know you can maintain those standards like within the home but then what happens when the kids go outside of the home and then are exposed to those things but that's like
plastic toys um which was like great in the house but you know then when my brother like went to his friend's houses he would still play like call of duty and everything so i think it's also hard because you know you can maintain those standards like within the home but then what happens when the kids go outside of the home and then are exposed to those things but that's like