these kids today…
So is it just me or are there a lot of kids that have little or no respect for their elders, much less each other?
Don't get me wrong, we're trying to bring oiur kids up the best we can, trying to learn from both mistakes and successes of our parents. It just seems that the next generation is too full of themselves, to used to expecting that someone else will give them everything they need, too busy to be bothered working hard for something.
Granted, I probably sound a lot like my grandfather right now, and I know that there are a lot more good kids out there. Its just the ones that make me think this way are so obvious and downright obnoxious that it makes me wonder if they have parents who never set any boundaries or wanted to be their friend more than their parent.
Am I making any sense or do I just sound like a crotchety old man wanting the 'good old days' to come back?
July 19th, 2009 - 22:22
I think we’ve just come to a time when the good kids are fewer than the others. And as we get older we notice the obnoxious ones more….
July 20th, 2009 - 09:38
I feel this way all the time – but then I go read Mark Twain and see that times really haven’t changed all that much.
July 20th, 2009 - 09:46
I found myself really thinking, “When I was a kid, I’d never do….” and then I realized I sounded just like my father when I had done something wrong. *sigh*
July 20th, 2009 - 21:14
Crotchety old woman chiming in here… I agree whole-heartedly. Kids are more spoiled than ever. Some of the high school kids around here drive better cars than I do.
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July 21st, 2009 - 22:17
No, you are right. I catch grief from some when I tell the kids to address people as Mr. or Mrs. (last name) instead of just their first name.
No respect, I tell ya.
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July 22nd, 2009 - 17:21
You do sound like my grandpa, but he was a smart guy.
I am all for well-mannered children (please stop TEXTING when I am speaking to you!), however I could do without all the kids (even the 20-somethings) calling me ma’m. ARGH.
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