Alexis,
If it is true that people can’t change, I would be out of a job. If someone really wants to change their life, they can, especially if the power of the Holy Spirit is operating in them. But they have to want to change and work on the issues that trigger the abuse. The question is, will the music industry encourage him to change, support that and hold him accountable. The industry does not have a great track record but a person can do it if committed.

Good people change, abusers don’t and it is foolish to suggest otherwise. It just encourages battered women to hold on and hope for something that never happens.

“Out of the mouths of babes…”

I agree with your daughter’s view, and I am happy that a young person has expressed those words. Chris Brown did admit his mistake. How long should he where that badge of shame? He deserves the same opportunity that everyone is entitled – the opportunity to be forgiven.

I commend you and your daughter for seeing that people can and do change. See we can learn from our children. I personally know of a situation similar to Chris and Rihanna’s and I know for a fact that men who may have abuse in the past can change(if they really and truly want it). That’s why I don’t agree with that statement “once he hits he will always hit”. It’s not true in all cases. Redemption and forgiveness.

I’m glad to see you let that hate go out your heart. We aren’t GOD. That’s something he has to ask for forgiveness from GOD and her. We as people try to control other people lives. As being a believer. I can’t keep hate in my heart. There’s a lot of things we wish we could change. Just keep praying for better days. And let GOD do the rest

I agree with your daughter, and you. I believe that we should at least give another person the chance to change. Observe their behavior, and see, if, it changes. Because, if they havent’t changed, it will eventually show. And, I agree w/you, also, because, I once was a anger management counselor for men. And, I strove to turn them away from their violent, destructive ways, some, I’m happy to say HAVE changed; some unfortunately have NOT. But, we ALL deserve, a chance to change.

I think the press and fans have beat up on Chris long enough. He did something wrong, admitted it and has moved on. It’s time we do the same. On the flip side of this, Chris Brown was made out to be the bad guy. But it takes two to tango. Rhianna is not completely faultless in this situation. Through my own experience, I know that women can be very provocative in these situations. While I agree that a man should not hit a women, neither does she have the right to provoke him. Chris had to apologize; where is Rhianna’s apology and judicial punishment for her part in this.

My comment is Chris , like most young men get into relationships fall in love and not really ready for that kind of thing so when they disagree about things, they are not mature enough to handle it get out of hand so don’t blame his heart because sometimes your heart tells you one thing and your head tells you something else so yes for give him he has a long way to go and God Bless him he’ll do better next time around i love he’s a good kid.

I think that he paid for his crim and people should leave him alone. It not right that they always bring this up all the time he is a good person and his songs are insprieing to people and youg adults. he dosen’t have to be judge every time his name comes up he works hard for what he did and paied for it. Just like Star Jones said leave the boy youn man alone. I’m a hug fan of Chris Brown too and he dosen’t diserved this hatered all the time.

True,everybody makes mistakes and because of his youth,his mistakes or those that a young person would make lets give this young talented guy a chance, people live in glass houses,and he who is without sin should throw the first stone.

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Smart girl your daughter how soon we forget what good can come out of a bad situation.

thank you. where would we be without redemption? we will all be doomed.