Is society in general becoming less civil?

[SEABREEZE 1957]

Interesting question on CNN - I'm curious what SOMD thinks.

[libertytyranny]

There was a survey awhile back that showed that teenagers today have totally unrealistic views of themselves and their futures..doesn't that say it all..there are so many out there that believe they are God's gift...special people..and theirs is the only opinion that counts...it is because of the "self esteem" movement..everything in a child must be praised as "special" and "unique" that gives them a sense that the world revolves around them..and that naturally results in less manners and caring for anyone else. makes me sad.


I actually saw a kid at walmart throw a box of something on the floor in a fit..then when they picked it up and put it back on the shelf his mother praised him for at least 5 minutes about what a good boy he is..what a crock..my mom would have waited for me to put it back on the shelf..then whooped my azz.

sad.

[bcp (Premo)]

Originally Posted by libertytyranny

.my mom would have waited for me to put it back on the shelf..then whooped my azz.

sad.

your mom was a patient woman.
I believe that there was a good chance that my head would have beat the box to the floor.

[libertytyranny]

Originally Posted by bcp

your mom was a patient woman.
I believe that there was a good chance that my head would have beat the box to the floor.

"make things neat, before you beat"

[morningbell (Premo)]

Originally Posted by SEABREEZE 1957

Interesting question on CNN - I'm curious what SOMD thinks.

Although a comedy, sadly this movie is our future.....

[BuddyLee]

Dur.

[Mike (Premo)]

Originally Posted by bcp

your mom was a patient woman.
I believe that there was a good chance that my head would have beat the box to the floor.

My mom would have uttered the 6 words that could put the fear of God in me and stop me in my tracks:

"Wait until your father gets home."

Then you would just pray that she would mellow and take pity on you before the old man came home to take care of business.

It was very effective - I don't think I was ever punished more than I deserved, though I probably did not think do at the time...

[Pete (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Mike

My mom would have uttered the 6 words that could put the fear of God in me and stop me in my tracks:

"Wait until your father gets home."

Then you would just pray that she would mellow and take pity on you before the old man came home to take care of business.

It was very effective - I don't think I was ever punished more than I deserved, though I probably did not think do at the time...

Problem with this is that most of the ones who cause the bulk of the trouble don't have a "dad" at home.

[TurboK9]

Originally Posted by Pete

Problem with this is that most of the ones who cause the bulk of the trouble don't have a "dad" at home.

Bingo.

Of the kids that my sons play with, the ones with the most behavioral problems either have no 'dad' figure, or one who is rarely around and not active in their lives. Not to say that the mom's aren't doing the best they can, but hey, I can make my kids virtually wet themselves in fear simply by using a certain... "angry dad" tone of voice. Nothing like a good "oh crap dad is gonna devour my soul" to modify behavior, LOL. On the other hand, poor mom get's caught in a cycle of vocal repetion with increasing volume... stop Stop STOP STOP STOP *smack* Waaaah!

Hehe.

Of course, when I use that voice, I tend to get evil looks if we are at Walmart or whatnot... and that is fine by me, because I also get the occasional sh*t eating grin and nod of approval, haha!

I have good kids... so far....

[libertytyranny]

Originally Posted by TurboK9

Bingo.

Of the kids that my sons play with, the ones with the most behavioral problems either have no 'dad' figure, or one who is rarely around and not active in their lives. Not to say that the mom's aren't doing the best they can, but hey, I can make my kids virtually wet themselves in fear simply by using a certain... "angry dad" tone of voice. Nothing like a good "oh crap dad is gonna devour my soul" to modify behavior, LOL. On the other hand, poor mom get's caught in a cycle of vocal repetion with increasing volume... stop Stop STOP STOP STOP *smack* Waaaah!

Hehe.

Of course, when I use that voice, I tend to get evil looks if we are at Walmart or whatnot... and that is fine by me, because I also get the occasional sh*t eating grin and nod of approval, haha!

I have good kids... so far....

oh no. My mom was the scary one.

But, im a girl..and boys need dads.