“Growing up in Philadelphia was way better when I was coming up, because simple things such as manners, respect, and helping each other were still instilled in children. It helped us form a real community. Nowadays people have no respect for each other, the violence is off the charts, so many families are separated and every day is just chaos. I raised my daughter with manners and respect, and I love how she is always quick to help and has a great loving personality. She loves everybody, but it’s a harsh reality trying to explain that not everyone is kind or will have her best interests in mind. Its a very cold world out here and one day she will be on her own; she’ll have to be able to make her own decisions and use her best judgment. Even though me and her mother do not get along, I cant speak negative to my daughter about her mother because it would not be right. My daughter loves both of us, and all I can do is do my part and be there everyday in her life and raise her the best way possible. I have no doubt she will grow up to be somebody great because of how she carries herself and because of her great spirit.”
