CaesarAugustus wrote:mothra wrote:CaesarAugustus wrote:Interesting points of view. I wonder though if the new generation are becoming more and more insular due to their comfort. They haven’t struggled like the older generations have, and this may be creating values and beliefs which may not be helpful for them.
For example, I think that we should be instilling order, discipline, respect for the elderly and responsibility in our children. Many young people have a bad attitude to life and that comes from a sense of entitlement, I think.
I look at my grandparents who have been married for more than 70 years and still going strong. How can I not respect nor admire that?? It wasn’t only love that kept them together together but an overwhelming sense of ‘commitment’ - something we’ve lost today.
"The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise."
~ Socrates
So, I guess it comes down to a matter to the generation and the values and beliefs of the preceding generation. It’s all relative, I suppose.
most people remember the good stuff, and forget the crappy stuff.... when a 70 yr old reminisces about his life as a youngster they often glorify it
also, you might not see yourself in the same light as for example the old man next door (imagine someone like Herb). You see yourself and a nice respectful kid who likes to muck around occasionally, he might see you as the pain in the arse kid always making noise on your bike or scooter, from next door.