'15 TN WR Van Jefferson

[VolGee4]

Is this like Grandma Brown not caring for Coach O's language? I guess Saint Richt benefits from our coaches' mouths.

 

[VOLorNuttin]

I don't get the parent bash fest. If it was my kid I'd have influence on where they went to school. Anyone saying other wise is simply acting like this isn't a huge decision for the kid.

Problem with that thinking is....a young man going to college is an ADULT. Meaning, they are old enough to make their OWN decisions. Kapeesh?

If you are a parent trying to tell an 18 yr old, who is no longer living under your roof, what to do...you need your head checked. And if you are an 18yr college student letting your parents dictate major decisions like this, you need your head checked...cause your are both crazy.

 

[NEO]

Problem with that thinking is....a young man going to college is an ADULT. Meaning, they are old enough to make their OWN decisions. Kapeesh?

LOL.

18 year olds are legally adults only so the army could place a rifle in their hands back during the draft and send them off to some country to die.

Same 18 year olds that cant even legally drink yet.

If you are viewed by the government as not mature enough to decide whether you should have a 5 dollar beer or not you are probably not mature enough to make a life changing decision without at least some help.

 

[VOLorNuttin]

LOL.

18 year olds are legally adults only so the army could place a rifle in their hands back during the draft and send them off to some country to die.

Same 18 year olds that cant even legally drink yet.

If you are viewed by the government as not mature enough to decide whether you should have a 5 dollar beer or not you are probably not mature enough to make a life changing decision without at least some help.

Drinking age and being a legal adult are two different matters. I never understood the whole 21yr old limit to being with, but that's a different issue, entirely.

Listen to the interview with Reggie McKenzie....he's treating Khalil like an adult, who is man enough to make his own decisions. Argue with him about it, braniac:

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[onevol74]

Problem with that thinking is....a young man going to college is an ADULT. Meaning, they are old enough to make their OWN decisions. Kapeesh?

If you are a parent trying to tell an 18 yr old, who is no longer living under your roof, what to do...you need your head checked. And if you are an 18yr college student letting your parents dictate major decisions like this, you need your head checked...cause your are both crazy.

What is funny is you are telling people who tell their kids how to live how they should live. Sort of hypocritical there. If you don't think that people should tell an 18 year old how to live then why are you be telling other adults how to live?

 

[VolGee4]

LOL.

18 year olds are legally adults only so the army could place a rifle in their hands back during the draft and send them off to some country to die.

Same 18 year olds that cant even legally drink yet.

If you are viewed by the government as not mature enough to decide whether you should have a 5 dollar beer or not you are probably not mature enough to make a life changing decision without at least some help.

I agree that most 18 year olds still need advice and are still learning how to make good decisions. That said, in my line of work, 18 year olds are tried as adults when they commit crimes. Sometimes, their age is taken into consideration. But, they face serious consequences when they make bad choices. They aren't "kids" anymore.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

I agree that most 18 year olds still need advice and are still learning how to make good decisions. That said, in my line of work, 18 year olds are tried as adults when they commit crimes. Sometimes, their age is taken into consideration. But, they face serious consequences when they make bad choices. They aren't "kids" anymore.

I bolded the most relevant part of your post. People can debate when someone becomes an adult all they want, but there is little debate that most 18 year olds still need (and many prefer) getting advice from their parents or others when facing major decisions.

 

[UTMVol76]

I bolded the most relevant part of your post. People can debate when someone becomes an adult all they want, but there is little debate that most 18 year olds still need (and many prefer) getting advice from their parents or others when facing major decisions.

I made decisions at 22 & 23 that make me SMH today. 18, pure dumbass (like most of you if your honest with yourself).

 

[dyllisvol42]

LOL.

18 year olds are legally adults only so the army could place a rifle in their hands back during the draft and send them off to some country to die.

Same 18 year olds that cant even legally drink yet.

If you are viewed by the government as not mature enough to decide whether you should have a 5 dollar beer or not you are probably not mature enough to make a life changing decision without at least some help.

18 year olds cant by a drink because there are a lot of them still in high school at that age and you are begging for trouble.

 

[VolGee4]

I made decisions at 22 & 23 that make me SMH today. 18, pure dumbass (like most of you if your honest with yourself).

The question really becomes when does a parent's advice turn into making the decision for the son/daughter. I don't care to question how others want to raise their kids, but I don't want to make the decision for my child at age 18. Just give them sound advice and let them decide. If I am paying, I will have some input. But I am not going to make them go somewhere they don't want to go.

 

[keckjm]

I think some of you are confusing advise vs forced decision. My parents give me advise all the time, and I'm 24 years old, but they didn't tell me where to go to college, how I should dress, who I should be friends with, etc. Parents who pressure decisions on their 18 year old kids aren't doing them any favors in life.

One must learn how to deal with the consequences of our self made choices. There's already way to many sheep in this world who are always looking for someone to follow/guide them every step of the way. By pressuring decisions on a 18 year old, you are actually initiating the thought process in the subconscious of your kid that he/she isn't capable/competent enough to make an informed decision on their own.

 

[85SugarVol]

I don't get the parent bash fest. If it was my kid I'd have influence on where they went to school. Anyone saying other wise is simply acting like this isn't a huge decision for the kid.

Understandable that you would want to have some input, and help guide them in the decision making process.

Would you ban an entire school from consideration due to your feeling disrespected by one assistant coach?

 

[bignewt]

Ok thread you are grounded!

 

[FirstAndGoal]

Why so much banter on a thread for a guy who is a Georgia commit? Shouldn't we just kill this damn thread?

Just asking. :ninja:

 

[thetennlegend]

I think you need a balance. Looking back I wish I would have let my parents be more involved in my process and that I would of took their advice. I also think that it's the kids choice and a parent should support the decision regardless.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Butch said they all "Built houses". Hopefully Thig has a sweet little place that he can call home for the next 20 years or so.

 

[FirstAndGoal]

I think you need a balance. Looking back I wish I would have let my parents be more involved in my process and that I would of took their advice. I also think that it's the kids choice and a parent should support the decision regardless.

Nice post, but who were you actually replying to?

 

[ajvol01]

Why so much banter on a thread for a guy who is a Georgia commit? Shouldn't we just kill this damn thread?

Just asking. :ninja:

New to recruiting?

 

[Brillovol]

Quick! Someone find a video of Richt cursing and send it to Mrs. Jefferson. If there isn't one, someone go play a round of golf with him, film it, then send THAT to her.

 

[VOLorNuttin]

What is funny is you are telling people who tell their kids how to live how they should live. Sort of hypocritical there. If you don't think that people should tell an 18 year old how to live then why are you be telling other adults how to live?

You just got done taking a toke from a fat dooby, didn't you?

 

[1orangews6]

I swear, I've never heard of a parent being so freakin bossy in choosing a college for her young adult son. Since when did recruits start letting Moma or Daddy make the decision for them?

It's one thing to know your folks like your choice, but if they don't, they need to swallow their pride and let the young man go where his heart is.

I mean, just look at Khalil McKenzie. His dad said in an interview, recently, that it will be very difficult for him and his wife to get to see Khalil, with his GM job with the Raiders and their son playing on Fri nights out there. If anyone has a reason to compel their son to go somewhere specific, it is them.

Logistically, it's very hard on them, but Reggie said from the get-go that he did not try to pressure Khalil at all, and let him make the decision all on his own. They said "we'll figure out a way to make it work (talking about watching Khalil)."

If I'm footing the bill for my child's college education then I will have some say in where they go. I would try to make them happy as much as I could. I wasn't able to go to UT like I wanted. I went to a school that my parents could afford to pay for.

If my child has a full ride scholly to a school then that is a different story.

 

[ALLVOL24/7/365]

New to recruiting?

I laughed. Wait till the thread hits on the Memphis discussion in this thread, and then something about pocket presents. He really will be lost then.

They do deVOLve in a special VN kind of way sometimes.

 

[LionPride]

Newsome is the one we have a shot at. Jefferson just listed To 247 Florida, OK, TX AM and TX as schools that are in considerations for visits. We aren't even in top 6 for Jefferson. At least we are top two for Newsome

It looks like other schools are wanting Jefferson over Newsome also, which could possibly push Newsome too us. i.e OK,TX. But then again maybe Newsome wanted to commit to us but was told to wait because were waiting to see what Jefferson is going to do. It makes sense about McKenzie's screenshot. I can see that being the case probably because Jefferson has a bigger upside at wr than Newsome. You got to be careful with 5'.7'' 165lb guy's in the SEC.

 

[bignewt]

Not if they are returning punts and kick offs for TDs every dam day.

 

[volssam]

Ok MH just had a great deal of communication with VJ and CBJ/ Azzani. We're experiencing some damage control. A coach has caused some bad animosity with mom due to what she said was blatant disrespect. This kid wants to be a VOL and if possible he will be.

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