Since we have only been in a little under a week, I have yet to have an actual experience with an Italian youth, but I have made some observations. They may be a little bias, or accidentally discriminatory, but I really do not mean any harm.
Well a few nights ago when we were walking around becoming familiar with our neighborhood and some of the history, a saw a few people gathered together by some of the shops. It shocked me because a boy that looked pretty young, maybe 13 was smoking a cigarette. It looked like he was waiting on some of his friends and to pass the time he smoked. I found this interesting because in America there wouldn't a "pre-teen" as some call them, smoking a cigarette in public and it be found acceptable.
I find it quite interesting, the many differences that are found just in something as simple as smoking a cigarette. Or 19 year olds casually drinking beer in bars or throughout the streets at night.
Last night, when walking home, we saw our first young person with baggy clothes. It was almost relieving because in Seattle I see it so much, it gave me a sense home.
I'm excited to further the experience with actually meeting a young person and having some substance behind my thoughts.
More to come!!!
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