Words For Teenagers: Judge's Advice From 1959 Featured In School Newsletter Goes Viral
The advice came courtesy of a principal named John Tapene, who was quoting a judge who regularly deals with youths.The judge was aiming to answer questions in the vein of, "What can I do and where can I go?"
The gist of his answer? Get out there and do something:
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For those who are suggesting the advice is somewhat dated, there might be a good explanation: If the Pierce County Tribune is correct,then these words date back to 1959.
According to a 2010 post on the newspaper's website, staff members came across a clipping with a letter from Judge Phillip B. Gilliam of Denver, Colo., published on Dec. 17, 1959. The website seems to suggest that the letter originally appeared in the South Bend Tribune a few weeks earlier.
The full text of what may be the original letter can be found on the Pierce County Tribune's website and it ends with different words than those presently circulating on the web -- ones that might cause more of a stir:
You're supposed to be mature enough to accept some of the responsibility your parents have carried for years. They have nursed, protected, helped, appealed, begged, excused, tolerated and denied themselves needed comforts so that you could have every benefit. This they have done gladly, for you are their dearest treasure.
But now, you have no right to expect them to bow to every whim and fancy just because selfish ego instead of common sense dominates your personality, thinking and request.
In Heaven's name, grow up and go home!
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