One month after I came to this country I had the incredible honor of meeting the great man in the very very early morning at Midway airport. He was wearing a dark red sweater and grey sweat pants smoking a cigar. It was just Mr. Cosby and I. He started talking and we had such a wonderful conversation. at La Guardia I am waiting for my luggage and a hand lies on my shoulder. Mr Cosy coming over inviting me to the Cosby show.To this day I admire and love Mr. Cosby, my wife , boys and I still watch the re runs. Mr Cosby you are partly responsible for my families success. I thank you for that.
I'm a white Gen Xer and I've been a fan of Bill Cosby since I watched Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids when I was a kid. That show taught some really good values. What a pity today so many people mistake Bill Cosby's ideas of responsibility and respect for racism. Bill Cosby IS a genius and I'd like to shake his hand and tell him "Thank you for what you've done. For helping me grow up into a respectful law-abiding person."
Bill Cosby is great! I had his Why Is There Air album as a kid, must have played it a few thousand times, we felt fortunate to have an old mono record player and 3 lps. The man has been a great influence on all our lives. He's brilliant, he's knowledgable, he's experienced, he has something to share in words, best listen up!
Man, that is very inspiration what you wrote on your comment. That is another example of what Dr. Cosby was stating in his book, "Come On People." Your family overcame so many things, and never made no excuses.
Words have power whether you acknowledge their power or not. They're not just meaningless syllables; if they were we wouldn't be able to understand each other.
Whatever happened to "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"? We need to get back to God. Then we will be better parents. Camille Cosby stood by her children while, you Mr. Cosby, were living in the Playboy mansion a thousand miles away. Lead by example Mr. Cosby. I remember when you were self-involved and cared little about your own family. Give your own testimony of how you neglected your own children. The truth is powerful.
You Are A Wonderful Person Mr. Bill Cosby! keep on telling Us To Talk To Our Children i believe We Never Stop Learning and You Have An Excellent Sense Of Hummor!
Mr. Rogers once said "last night, did you talk with the people you love about the things you wonder about?" I had students who said they NEVER spoke to their parents about their concerns, and the parents had no idea of their kids' hobbies, interests, etc. I was subpoenaed in my worst students' parents divorce case. I testified that I'd never met the father and had no number to contact him with. The father admitted that he didn't know his son's teachers names, nor the name of his son's DOCTOR!
this message is so right, so on target, so absolutely correct that it is almost beyond the belief of so many ! There are so many in this world that believe the lies that are told daily, so totally absorbed with these lies that when the TRUTH is spoken they CAN NOT BELIEVE - - what a shame! "Right-On" Bill "Right-On"
@calvinlove0 "i disagree, i think it treats everyone like your they're best friend because your open to swear in front of them." Well you may disagree, but I consider those who have repsect for me enough not swear when they are with me, as my friend. Feeling comfortable is different than being loose and disrespectful in my percpetion of friendship. "Words only hold as much power as you give them.' And, when there is no power left to express, you fill the blanks with swear words.
This is video really hits home. I've met many parents that shouldn't be parents. I've seen many teenage girls who had babies before they were a freshman in high school, and their personality are still children. Parents should definitely teach their children morals and life lessons instilled in them.
Bill Cosby is being railroaded by Hollywood and the media to keep the focus off of Woody Allen, Brian Singer, Bill O'riley, Roman Polanski, Charlie Sheen and the Penn State pedo ring! Notice how none of his accusers are ?
When he was pushing for women's equality on the Cosby Show, he was the feminazis' "boy." As soon as he realized his error and started speaking his mind, those same women who supported rapist-in-chief Bill Clinton sent Cosby to "the back of the bus." My mom was right! A woman's birth-canal really DOES have teeth. 😶
Thank you Dr. Cosby for speaking out about teaching spiritual values in parenting and loving children. We will not outsource parenting... it Starts at Home! Much blessings... Carl
my grandma had 15 kids, they were poor. and i know because i traveled the world all my life and i've seen poor. my mother, now a diplomat, didn't own shoes till she was in the 6th grade. however, all kids had to have straight A's, get up and do farm chores, take care of the babies, with 15 kids some were grown while some were still babies of course. they all grew up to be doctors and lawyers, ministers, politicians. not one is destitute or on drugs. and i'm black. :)
It all begins and ends with parenting. Bad parents fill our penal systems. It is so sad to see misguided children grow up to be so lost, and turn to a life of crime and hate. I thank all good parents for caring. THANK YOU!
Words only have as much power as you give them. If you let words control you they will ruin you. Be passive and/or learn from them and you'll live healthier i'm sure.
that said, for example, will never be an idiot in front of my grandparents, i would be told off in an instant and that would be right thing to do. i've often argued with people, using harsh words and i know im judged accordingly. but they pass their critique to ME, not my wordings. i respect those folks for that, because thats a civil thing to do. summary= do what you will but dont expect to be taken seriously if you go all.... silly.
That also explains (partially) why many in the black (and white) communities use the phrase, "S/he's an 'educated fool.'" As opposed to what...an "uneducated fool?"
The most disturbing part of this speech, to me, is the fact that people actually had the nerve to call him Racist, anti-Black, anti-kid, and so much more. Very very sad. He hits the nail right square on the head. Instead of admitting that he's 1000% right on, they deny the truth, and resort to name calling.
@calvinlove0 Because, it either reflects poor mental judgment due to lack of ability to define something with clarity -because we think with concepts and words should refer to those concepts. Or, this reflects a disrespect to others that don't give credit to whether the other side needs it or not in seriousness.
it is difficult to believe this is the same man convicted of assaulting women. I wonder if he was railroaded by the Cabal for not playing the game their way.
jhonnynohe you need to check your dates. It is not simply 400 years ago then abracadabra its all gone! In Britain slavery was abolished 200 yrs ago, in US approx 60 yrs later. It still carried on illegally. We had colonialism, segregation and up to the sixties, not to mention lynching and burning at the stake.......need I go on?
Well, every kid is different. Some kids you can just give "the look" and they crumble. Some kids will stare you down and say "what else you got?" and that is when you need to bring the rod to bear on their backside. I have one of each and believe me, I did parent in every other way until the defiance was blatant. The world "spanks" us with much harsher consequences later on down the road, such as fines, jail, firing from jobs, etc. A swat on the behind with a lot of teaching is not evil.
When we give our children or any group of people, too much stuff without any responsibility, it creates resentments. We have generations of Americans who are children, dependent upon the government and feeling resentful and victimized. As they should be, because we are refusing them the chance to grow up and become fully human.
I am so glad George Carlin didn't get his daughter shot, because it would have taken away his comedy, and he was funny right up till the end. Poor Bill, you were a victim of fate, and I can see your need to give back when you have 1 billion dollars, but sometimes laughter is enough.
meh i kinda get where ur coming from, but i think its more important for people to judge others not by how they talk or how they look, but by what they can deliver. Words are only as powerful as we make them, fuck is just a word and if i was the big man in an office space i wouldn't care how my employees talked as long as they could deliver
Whatever happened to parenting? We became afraid of hurting our children's self-esteem and we stopped hurting their behinds when they did wrong! Then again, what happened to WRONG?? There is right and wrong! It's in God's word.
even a pointlessly harsh self-expression is good if its what you really are. if we arent free to act true to ourselves, what point is there? words per se have no meaning, its the all in the actions that drives them which is always relative to the situation at hand. the sad part is that things almost always go horribly wrong when some people start being offended on others behalf. consider the "cusser" daft as a brush if you will but dont think less of his/her humanity - that would be silly
then again, if you (well... if one) cant look past the made mistakes, its not the biggest problems. bfainfarts happen, its life. they will never be forgotten but will eventually be forgiven. misteeq has a point, you speak with a bitterness of one.
That would be a challenge being that i'm a metalhead and christian music makes me rage. I'd probably end up hurting someone if i did that. And as for immaturity i have plenty fun being immature and if you have a problem with it turn the other cheek
Get rid of your personal racism; "black folks"?? WTF? Listen to the message.. it is not racist... it applies to all children/parents. Just because he's "black" doesn't make his advice only applies to "black folks" It's universal.
I challenge you to listen to only gospel or Christian music for 30 days and tell me the difference words make to you. Zig Ziglar quotes, "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will kill me." He's right. Attack, kill, murder, behead, mame, disable; words. Not profane, but much worse in their meaning than many curse words. Fine to use when in context; not otherwise. Same as curse words. There is no context where a curse word is proper. It is a base expression of immaturity.
@Fussinated i disagree, i think it treats everyone like your they're best friend because your open to swear in front of them. I teach my kids to swear whenever they won't get in trouble for it. Words only hold as much power as you give them.
bill cosby makes me sick, his kids grew up in the suburbs, yet his daughter abusr drugs, he had kids outside his marriage which he did'nt support, whats up with that bill?
One month after I came to this country I had the incredible honor of meeting the great man in the very very early morning at Midway airport. He was wearing a dark red sweater and grey sweat pants smoking a cigar. It was just Mr. Cosby and I. He started talking and we had such a wonderful conversation. at La Guardia I am waiting for my luggage and a hand lies on my shoulder. Mr Cosy coming over inviting me to the Cosby show.To this day I admire and love Mr. Cosby, my wife , boys and I still watch the re runs. Mr Cosby you are partly responsible for my families success. I thank you for that.
I'm a white Gen Xer and I've been a fan of Bill Cosby since I watched Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids when I was a kid. That show taught some really good values. What a pity today so many people mistake Bill Cosby's ideas of responsibility and respect for racism. Bill Cosby IS a genius and I'd like to shake his hand and tell him "Thank you for what you've done. For helping me grow up into a respectful law-abiding person."
Bill Cosby is great! I had his Why Is There Air album as a kid, must have played it a few thousand times, we felt fortunate to have an old mono record player and 3 lps. The man has been a great influence on all our lives. He's brilliant, he's knowledgable, he's experienced, he has something to share in words, best listen up!
I applaud Bill for speaking on this topic. I agree 100%. We all have to work together to make some real change for OUR CHILDREN
Man, that is very inspiration what you wrote on your comment. That is another example of what Dr. Cosby was stating in his book, "Come On People." Your family overcame so many things, and never made no excuses.
Words have power whether you acknowledge their power or not. They're not just meaningless syllables; if they were we wouldn't be able to understand each other.
'...curse words. That I would have been AIRBORN!'...
So true. So funny!
Whatever happened to "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"? We need to get back to God. Then we will be better parents. Camille Cosby stood by her children while, you Mr. Cosby, were living in the Playboy mansion a thousand miles away. Lead by example Mr. Cosby. I remember when you were self-involved and cared little about your own family. Give your own testimony of how you neglected your own children. The truth is powerful.
You Are A Wonderful Person Mr. Bill Cosby! keep on telling Us To Talk To Our Children i believe We Never Stop Learning and You Have An Excellent Sense Of Hummor!
Mr. Rogers once said "last night, did you talk with the people you love about the things you wonder about?"
I had students who said they NEVER spoke to their parents about their concerns, and the parents had no idea of their kids' hobbies, interests, etc.
I was subpoenaed in my worst students' parents divorce case. I testified that I'd never met the father and had no number to contact him with.
The father admitted that he didn't know his son's teachers names, nor the name of his son's DOCTOR!
Bill Cosby is truly a good man.
this message is so right, so on target, so absolutely correct that it is almost beyond the belief of so many ! There are so many in this world that believe the lies that are told daily, so totally absorbed with these lies that when the TRUTH is spoken they CAN NOT BELIEVE - - what a shame! "Right-On" Bill "Right-On"
@calvinlove0 "i disagree, i think it treats everyone like your they're best friend because your open to swear in front of them."
Well you may disagree, but I consider those who have repsect for me enough not swear when they are with me, as my friend. Feeling comfortable is different than being loose and disrespectful in my percpetion of friendship.
"Words only hold as much power as you give them.'
And, when there is no power left to express, you fill the blanks with swear words.
"We cannot raise a child on love bought"
BRAVO!
This is video really hits home. I've met many parents that shouldn't be parents. I've seen many teenage girls who had babies before they were a freshman in high school, and their personality are still children. Parents should definitely teach their children morals and life lessons instilled in them.
Bill Cosby is being railroaded by Hollywood and the media to keep the focus off of Woody Allen, Brian Singer, Bill O'riley, Roman Polanski, Charlie Sheen and the Penn State pedo ring!
Notice how none of his accusers are ?
huh?
When he was pushing for women's equality on the Cosby Show, he was the feminazis' "boy."
As soon as he realized his error and started speaking his mind, those same women who supported rapist-in-chief Bill Clinton sent Cosby to "the back of the bus."
My mom was right! A woman's birth-canal really DOES have teeth.
😶
The human animal defies logic.
Bill Cosby is an authentic legend and organizer on parenting and bringing black and white together.
Thank you Dr. Cosby for speaking out about teaching spiritual values in parenting and loving children. We will not outsource parenting... it Starts at Home! Much blessings... Carl
Sometimes good advice can come from bad people.
my pre-exam in english was about this. it was a very good speech (well only excerpts obviously) it was awesomely good. wel and i got an A+
my grandma had 15 kids, they were poor. and i know because i traveled the world all my life and i've seen poor. my mother, now a diplomat, didn't own shoes till she was in the 6th grade. however, all kids had to have straight A's, get up and do farm chores, take care of the babies, with 15 kids some were grown while some were still babies of course. they all grew up to be doctors and lawyers, ministers, politicians. not one is destitute or on drugs. and i'm black. :)
When we are totally treated equally, in the right way.
It all begins and ends with parenting. Bad parents fill our penal systems. It is so sad to see misguided children grow up to be so lost, and turn to a life of crime and hate. I thank all good parents for caring. THANK YOU!
Words only have as much power as you give them. If you let words control you they will ruin you. Be passive and/or learn from them and you'll live healthier i'm sure.
that said, for example, will never be an idiot in front of my grandparents, i would be told off in an instant and that would be right thing to do. i've often argued with people, using harsh words and i know im judged accordingly. but they pass their critique to ME, not my wordings. i respect those folks for that, because thats a civil thing to do. summary= do what you will but dont expect to be taken seriously if you go all.... silly.
@mapaul78 Your right, if you really think about it, this applies to everyone.
Damn bill.... "Shit was all good just a week ago.."
That also explains (partially) why many in the black (and white) communities use the phrase, "S/he's an 'educated fool.'" As opposed to what...an "uneducated fool?"
The most disturbing part of this speech, to me, is the fact that people actually had the nerve to call him Racist, anti-Black, anti-kid, and so much more.
Very very sad. He hits the nail right square on the head. Instead of admitting that he's 1000% right on, they deny the truth, and resort to name calling.
@calvinlove0 Because, it either reflects poor mental judgment due to lack of ability to define something with clarity -because we think with concepts and words should refer to those concepts. Or, this reflects a disrespect to others that don't give credit to whether the other side needs it or not in seriousness.
it is difficult to believe this is the same man convicted of assaulting women. I wonder if he was railroaded by the Cabal for not playing the game their way.
jhonnynohe you need to check your dates. It is not simply 400 years ago then abracadabra its all gone! In Britain slavery was abolished 200 yrs ago, in US approx 60 yrs later. It still carried on illegally. We had colonialism, segregation and up to the sixties, not to mention lynching and burning at the stake.......need I go on?
I love this guy, he is a very smart man.
@Jinflower23 that is sooooo true.....you should put that on a t-shirt
what is with the 80s music at the beginning
emotionally persuasive.
i like his voice
Well, every kid is different. Some kids you can just give "the look" and they crumble. Some kids will stare you down and say "what else you got?" and that is when you need to bring the rod to bear on their backside. I have one of each and believe me, I did parent in every other way until the defiance was blatant. The world "spanks" us with much harsher consequences later on down the road, such as fines, jail, firing from jobs, etc. A swat on the behind with a lot of teaching is not evil.
@Fussinated I prefer my friendships as loose as possible
When we give our children or any group of people, too much stuff without any responsibility, it creates resentments. We have generations of Americans who are children, dependent upon the government and feeling resentful and victimized. As they should be, because we are refusing them the chance to grow up and become fully human.
see (a fathers love letter) also
God I love Jello...
He's a genius!!!
I am so glad George Carlin didn't get his daughter shot, because it would have taken away his comedy, and he was funny right up till the end. Poor Bill, you were a victim of fate, and I can see your need to give back when you have 1 billion dollars, but sometimes laughter is enough.
I agree with him...
THE GREAT BILL COSBY!
People hate the truth,that is why.
meh i kinda get where ur coming from, but i think its more important for people to judge others not by how they talk or how they look, but by what they can deliver. Words are only as powerful as we make them, fuck is just a word and if i was the big man in an office space i wouldn't care how my employees talked as long as they could deliver
Whatever happened to parenting? We became afraid of hurting our children's self-esteem and we stopped hurting their behinds when they did wrong! Then again, what happened to WRONG?? There is right and wrong! It's in God's word.
even a pointlessly harsh self-expression is good if its what you really are. if we arent free to act true to ourselves, what point is there? words per se have no meaning, its the all in the actions that drives them which is always relative to the situation at hand. the sad part is that things almost always go horribly wrong when some people start being offended on others behalf. consider the "cusser" daft as a brush if you will but dont think less of his/her humanity - that would be silly
then again, if you (well... if one) cant look past the made mistakes, its not the biggest problems. bfainfarts happen, its life. they will never be forgotten but will eventually be forgiven. misteeq has a point, you speak with a bitterness of one.
That would be a challenge being that i'm a metalhead and christian music makes me rage. I'd probably end up hurting someone if i did that. And as for immaturity i have plenty fun being immature and if you have a problem with it turn the other cheek
So parents did their part then what happened?? WHose fault is it??
@SuperTruth77 your missing the point, you are only seeing these people from the outside
@glcn74 Agreed.
subhanAllah this is what islam teaches
Get rid of your personal racism; "black folks"?? WTF?
Listen to the message.. it is not racist... it applies to all children/parents. Just because he's "black" doesn't make his advice only applies to "black folks" It's universal.
why does it look like his sweat shirt says "dumass"
how come swearing is bad?
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I challenge you to listen to only gospel or Christian music for 30 days and tell me the difference words make to you. Zig Ziglar quotes, "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will kill me." He's right. Attack, kill, murder, behead, mame, disable; words. Not profane, but much worse in their meaning than many curse words. Fine to use when in context; not otherwise. Same as curse words. There is no context where a curse word is proper. It is a base expression of immaturity.
why is swearing a big deal
@calvinlove0 Then don't expect rich vocabulary and respect from them.
plus being killled is not the same as enslaved man.........for ones mind to be enslaved is the worst thing youd rather die
@Fussinated i disagree, i think it treats everyone like your they're best friend because your open to swear in front of them. I teach my kids to swear whenever they won't get in trouble for it. Words only hold as much power as you give them.
Wow, is this why a lot of black ppl are starting to not like Cosby?
uhhuh, they are not liking the truth.
Those Jews enslaved in Egypt for 400 years were not European such as the Jews most westerners identify as Jewish.
All these rich rappers. But 0 speaking out. Hmm lol
Wow...racism and profanity shoots down another argument. O wait, it hasn't.
Religion fills in gaps with myth and magical thinking. Instead of making intelligent inquiry, religious people cling to "faith."
@zippy476
Wrong. Study.
bill cosby makes me sick, his kids grew up in the suburbs, yet his daughter abusr drugs, he had kids outside his marriage which he did'nt support, whats up with that bill?
You aren't black
what is with the 80s music at the beginning
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