Thread by @LeftTheLeft2016

5/8/18

As CNN reports that the First Lady's New Initiative is "to fight cyberbullying", we see that once again CNN has missed the bigger picture, the challenge, and the opportunity Mrs. Trump has presented to ALL of us.

Here's how I understand #BeBest

#BeBest
2.
💥 WHERE ARE WE?
-masked, violent Antifa
-kids needing safe spaces
-kids incapable of showing respect for USA
-kids being used by adults, orgs, and (perhaps) misguided families
-kids being brutal to other kids
-suicides/murders
-and (I'll say it) some entitled brats

#BeBest
3.
Because of the DECISIONS and CONDUCT OF ADULTS, TOO MANY kids are
💥Runaways
💥Missing/stolen
💥Abused/Neglected
💥Over-medicated
💥Emotional cripples
💥ll-prepared for citizenship and adult life
💥Dying from drug overdoses

🚨 Due to DECISIONS / CONDUCT OF ADULTS ! 🚨

#BeBest
4.
@FLOTUS 's new initiative comes about because she has seen what we have seen (list in slides #2 and 3). While WE have been frustrated and angry, FLOTUS has decided to do something.

#BeBest
5.
Make no mistake, her challenge is made TO ADULTS, on behalf of our children, the next generation, America's future. While her work has humane goals, it also has national security implications.

🇺🇸 She is saying "WAKE UP, ADULTS". She calls on ADULTS to:

#BeBest
6.
Respectfully, I encourage you to review the lists in slides # 2 and 3. It's happened on YOUR /MY watch. I state this not to blame or shame, but to urge ALL of us to let the questions sink in
How did this happen?
How did I not know this was happening?
What can I/We do?

#BeBest
7.
@FLOTUS clearly states her case as a 'moral imperative'
(and I would add, a critical national security issue for the USA)

WE have to take responsibility.
WE have to be proactive.
WE have to do better with the children in our homes and communities.

#BeBest
8.
🇺🇸 STARTING w "ME"
Am I being my best for family/community?
Am I satisfied w results of my efforts?
How are my kids REALLY doing?
How am I REALLY doing?
What would I change - my conduct, attitude, influence on others?
Am I contributing to the STRENGTH of the NATION?

#BeBest
9.
🇺🇸 Video 2 mins
FLOTUS asks us to MAKE A COMMITMENT
-USE encouragement, kindness, compassion, and respect as we raise/work w our children.
-TEACH these values to the children/teens so they have foundational skills to face challenges
whitehouse.gov/bebest/

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🇺🇸 CONCLUSION: It's BIG; will take all of us. After self-examination and righting our own ships, we can COMMIT to protecting, strengthening our kids. WE CAN BUILD the FUTURE of OUR AMERICA. I look forward to hearing from you. What's your POV on #BeBest? Are you in?

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