What about the children?

Yesterday I found myself forced to listen to the loud and disrespectful conversation of a group of young Black boys riding the Metro. I will admit that for a brief moment I was ashamed to be a 'sista' as I heard them shouting vulgarities about women for everyone to hear. My anger and disappointment slowly turned to sadness as I realized that these young soon-to-be men probably didn't know any better. I hate to sound like I'm beating the same old drum but I can't help but think of the way women (especially Black women) are portrayed in the media and music. Can we honestly fault our youth for placing such a strong emphasis on what they see and hear EVERY day? It's disturbing, to say the least, but the issue that's weighing more heavily on my mind is who or what will be the force of change that will teach our children differently?