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Originally Posted by dyna mo
starting that kid off in a major feature film will prove to be a mistake.
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I agree. If this kid was tied to the project they should have waited a few years or used someone else.
I don't really have issue with them using a black kid, but the reason it doesn't work as well with younger kids, IMO, is because the violence isn't really real. I think kids at that age need to be taught conflict resolution, not martial arts, to deal with their problems.
Not saying Martial Arts is bad for kids, I think its great- keeps them fit, teaches them discepline and keeps them occupied and out of trouble. I just don't think you should put them in karate so they can become a better fighter on the playground.
When you're 10, 11, 12 a fight is usually just a punch to the nose and some grappeling. Every now and then a kid will get a serious beat down, but bullying is rarely serious at that age. It feels serious at the time, but the worst a kid is probably going to get is a bloody nose or some skinned knees.
16, 17, 18 shit gets real. Serious beat downs get delivered and you're talking about broken bones, trips to the hospital, etc. You need to know how to defend yourself.
Just my
