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07-16-2008, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ScranBarre
I happen to be 21 years of age, and I have never been "bored to death" in NEPA. There's beautiful state parks everywhere, along with whitewater rafting, mountain biking, skydiving, etc. There's all sorts of church bazaars, ethnic festivals, parades, etc. Scranton has just about every big-box store you could think of in or around its three malls, including a higher-end lifestyle center. There's always opportunities to VOLUNTEER as well when you're bored.
The old myth that kids turn to gang-related crime because they're bored is hogwash. The have only themselves to blame for not being constructive, as well as their parents to blame for moving them to suburban areas where "fun" things are only accessible by a vehicle. Why do you think there's so many inner-city minorities living in the Bronx, for example, that are gang members? Is New York City a "boring" place to be? Sure, a lot of local residents may be backwards politically, but it's still a hip and happenin' place to live in my eyes.  |
The original poster said White Haven is boring. Not Scranton. I agree. If you're a teen, what do you do in White Haven?
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