embracing the hood?

I can't believe how people in the "hood" are actually trying to embrace it, instead trying to get out of it. I guess its all they've known & try to make the best of it. But are they aware that there's a better life out there for them? Or are they just too lazy to do it the long way?

A lot of people that live in particular neighborhoods of New york (eg: Washington heights, Harlem, south bx, L.E.S,etc) have lived in the same apartment for more than 20 years. Everything around them just keeps getting worse. Rent is going up... New generation of kids are getting worse by the minute and there's really no progress here.

That's why I'm glad my dad made it clear to me that getting a good education was not only an option but an obligation. (even if i hate school) It takes a lot of effort and there are many things I've had to sacrifice but I'm glad he pushed me.

On another note... Gentrification is taking over this bitch lol...Lower class people are being pushed out because the Jews are moving in and are paying more to live here.

Don't get me wrong... I love NYC.. There's no place like home but its not really a good place to raise a family and progress. great to have fun & temporary stay...