Reply #141: I'd be all in favor of that

[JerseygirlCT]

But where? I don't see very many communities willing or able to fund skate parks, or music venues (coffeehouses with music, perhaps) where kids could go for cheap or free - not in this economic environment especially.

Even though my town sponsors Wednesday night concerts, the music is aimed at the old folks (and those with little taste, I'd add!) and they do all they can to keep the kids away from the green while it's happening. One local church hosts concerts with local bands/artists playing, which is great. But that's one night in a month when they're able to get it all working. And they are very short on space.

For most of the kids around here, nothing to do is a huge complaint. The mall's not all that exciting, but it's often all there is.