Just
about the time when you begin to think, “All is lost”, a HERO emerges. Toya
Graham hits the spotlight in the eye of chaos, to demonstrate her love and
concern as a mother. Her parental instincts kicked into overdrive as she
confronted and held her 16 yr old son accountable for his actions. Her
affection and devotion to her only son, defied the contemporary voice that
says, “You can’t embarrass, or physically discipline your child”, by chasing
him down for at least 60 seconds and going upside his head. My question is, where
were the rest of the parents at? Toya’s label as a “Hero” is evidenced based
because out of all the kids that were throwing bricks, rioting and looting, Toya
knew her child was in danger. She witnessed her son walking in agreement with criminals and when you commit a crime these days, you never can tell how it will play itself out. What would have happened if the police would have
opened fire on those students? I can hear the parents whose children were
gunned down saying, “My baby, they killed my baby”. Toya’s actions sent a message that read, “I
would rather have my son taken from me and put in Child Protective Service, due
to me beating the hell out of him for looting, than to shed crocodile tears at
his funeral because the police issued their twisted form of justice on him!”
To
the 16yr old son of Toya Graham, I want you to know that your mama loves the
hell out of you! The embarrassment you might feel because she displayed her
love for you publicly; will serve you in ways you never would think are
possible. Because if the truth be told, I know some parents who can’t correct
their child at home; so in public, you know it’s a wrap. Today we celebrate
Toya Graham as a Hero for confronting and holding her 16 yr old son accountable
for his actions because it’s a rare quality. At the rate we’re going, by 2020,
a mother might be a Hero for feeding her child. Something to think about;
Parents we gotta do better because if we don’t love them, the police might kill
them.
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