My first professional job out of college was working as a case manager in a medium security juvenile correctional facility. What a learning experience! These kids had in addition to the regular teen angst some unrealistic ideas about what made them a man. If only they were tough enough, angry enough, cruel enough. Some of those kids were truly mean. Many of them were misguided.
Whenever I see a teen boy with his teen boy “costume” on- hoodie, wild tee, and/or sagging pants, I think of those kids from back then. They taught me so much more than I ever could have taught them. And I am truly grateful for the opportunity.
really nice one !!!
January 9, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Thank you, Sara!
January 10, 2026 at 3:35 pm
My first professional job out of college was working as a case manager in a medium security juvenile correctional facility. What a learning experience! These kids had in addition to the regular teen angst some unrealistic ideas about what made them a man. If only they were tough enough, angry enough, cruel enough. Some of those kids were truly mean. Many of them were misguided.
Whenever I see a teen boy with his teen boy “costume” on- hoodie, wild tee, and/or sagging pants, I think of those kids from back then. They taught me so much more than I ever could have taught them. And I am truly grateful for the opportunity.
January 9, 2026 at 9:37 pm
I asked him, “Hey, Dude! Let me take your picture.” He just shrugged and said, “Okay!”
January 10, 2026 at 3:37 pm
This is such a tale in one shot - love it…
January 10, 2026 at 2:58 am
Thanks a lot, Jo!
January 10, 2026 at 3:36 pm
Teen ager personified. Wish you would find out more about some of the people you photograph. Love you, Mom
January 31, 2026 at 9:13 pm