IF YOUR KIDS GOING GANG STAR, CONSIDER THESE WARNING SIGNS

I came across this on the Elkhart County Anti-Gang website. Just in case you were wondering if your kid is a ganster, please be on the lookout for these warning signs!

1) Admits to "hanging out" with kids in gangs.
clinton- Yep, if your kid says that they are "hanging out" with kids in gangs, you might want to consider the possibility that they too are hanging out in gangs. On the other hand, if your kid admits to "hanging out" with kids who play Dungeons and Dragons, you might want to consider the possibility that they too are playing Dungeons and Dragons.

2) Shows an unusual interest in one or two particular colors of clothing or a particular logo.
clinton- Let me elaborate on this point. If your kid is a boy and he only wears red, has one pant leg rolled up, and wears a "Tupac" bandana....he's gangbanging or a poser. If he wears pink everyday, he's probably not in a gang.

3) Has an unusual interest in gangster-influenced music, videos, movies or websites.
clinton- If he's watching movies like Boyz in da Hood, he might be a little bit put off by the "Gangs Totally Suck" message. If he's watching Goodfellas or Casino, he's probably just going to start saying the "F" word a whole bunch.

4) Uses unusal hand signals to communicate with friends.
clinton- Either he's in a gang, or he's been deaf all along and you're just a really bad parent.

5) Has specific drawings or gang symbols on school books, walls or tattoos.
clinton- It might just be an ink tear. He's not emo and depressed after all.

6) Comes home with unexplained physical injuries.
clinton- "Were you in a gang-related fight son?"

7) Has unexplained cash or goods, such as clothing or jewelry.
clinton- "Son, where did you get all those pink clothes?"

8) Carries a weapon
clinton- I think it depends on the weaponry.
Gun= Gang
Brass Knuckles= Gang
Medieval Battle Axe= Nerd

9)Has been in trouble with the police
clinton- C'mon...it depends on what kind of trouble.
Slingin Crack= Gang
Stealing Panties= Potential Pervert

10)Exhibiting negative changes in behavior
clinton- If he's wearing red, flashing hand signals and carrying a gun...he's an effing gangster!!
If he's wearing pink and using flamboyant hand gestures....

I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that if you need this list to determine whether or not your child is involved in gang activity, you probably shouldn't be procreating. You're probably not fit to raise a hamster let alone a human being.