What it means to be a TRUE Greaser

When we hear the word "greaser" I think a lot of the time, it conjures up images of tough teenage boys, greasy hair, leather jackets, and cool motorcycles. I don't think people realize the personality that conceals itself behind the nonchalant mask that every greaser wears. This mask is to hide any feelings they might have, because if they allow their emotion to show themselves, then their opponents and their enemies can take them down. Its not that us greasers are hiding emotion to be "tuff" or "cool", its because we have to. Its what we grew up with and the movies tend to downplay the emotion we have. Another common misconception is that all greasers are guys. Hey now! Girls can be just as tough as they are and grow up in unfortunate situations too. I also don't think that people take the time to sit and think about all that greasers go through to be as tough as they are.
First is their home life. A lot of the time, due to reasons such as alcohol, stress, or a busy schedule, the parents tend to forget about their children. Sometimes the child responds in an angry bitter way, other times, they sulk and go into a depression, and still other times, they drink themselves to numb the pain. It all depends on the person's personality.
It seems like the loving sweet couple who persist against all odds to raise their children, end up dying. This tragic event will affect their children in every aspect of their lives. For example, my friends, Whitney and Tucker Keen just lost their father and their whole lives are now changed. From Christmas time to what kind of man Tucker will become has all changed.
Divorce is also an issue that many teens face at home. Sorry to keep bringing up my friends, but Elian Richter's parents are divorced and he's caught between two entirely different families and nobody really has time for him.
People of today's society like to pretend that abuse is nonexistent. However, abuse is a very real problem that, unfortunately, have no cure. Meaning, if a parent doesn't love a child, there's nothing anybody can do to change that. You can't force somebody to love.
Social Outcast. that word has a lot of depth to it, but few actually can interpret it. In fact, the majority of the population has only begun to scratch the surface to what it could possibly mean. Frowned upon by adults- because they are a danger to their children and the upbringing of a new generation. Harassed by peers richer than them- Socs is just one word to describe the rich kids who prey on the less fortunate. Preps, jocks, and the ever so popular crowd are all problems greasers, punks, skaters, and the poor kids have to face on a daily basis.
When we hear about greasers, we often think about "the cool kids" This is incorrect ! They aren't considered popular, cool, sharp, whatever you want to call it. They are regarded as the low class, the weird kids, the scum and filth of society. When I think about all my hoody friends and think about how this label is placed on them -and me too as a matter of fact- it makes me boil with anger. Seeing my friends get mocked because they come from the other side of the tracks or because they've worn the same shirt three days in a row proves that being a greaser isn't about being tuff, its a lifestyle that was forced upon them. Only a handful of people realize all the negative aspects, and I mean truly realize everything that comes with being a greaser. So.... all of this being said: Are you a true Greaser????

Stay Gold, Johnnycadelover