Is it only me or is the youth becoming a bunch of ungrateful morons

I don't understand, which generation were you a part of?

The generation that rioted against war vets in the streets, turning a generation of Vietnam veterans into homeless alcoholics by creating a hostile environment that they had to come home to? Or the generation that hosed down black people in the streets for using the wrong restroom?

Is it me, or do older generations only seem to remember the glory days?

You know, not ALL youngsters are spoiled brats like your grandkids seem to be. I'm 19 and I was brought up to always be greatful, always have manners, and never interrupt when an adult was speaking.

I wasn't exactly seen and not heard, but I knew my place as a kid and I expect other children to know their place, too. I too find myself becomming increasingly annoyed at most people these days aged 10 - 20 but there are exceptions that are not ungreatful, spoiled morons.

damn kids and theys transistor radios and pogo sticks

Why on Earth would anyone be grateful for being told they should be "seen and not heard", and being hit when they stand up for themselves?

Our choice is not between rabid consumerism and disenfranchising young people. That is a choice between two awful things. There are other possibilities.

This complaint is recycled for every generation.

I'm currently 20 years of age and hope to be lucky enough to have the wherewithal to purchase the latest gadgets and gizmos for my grandkids to see the excitement on their faces. Hopefully my kids (the ones I plan to have) will have done their jobs as parents and taught their kids to say "thank you."

Every generation says this about generations that come after it. People are products of their environments and time period and none moreso than kids. They absorb so much.

You're just getting old. I recall recently I was walking by in the park and saw two girls, about 17 years old, smoking weed out of a bong and I thought "Damn this generation! Smoking pot instead of doing anything useful!"

And then I thought back at what I was doing when I was 17, and I was in the park, smoking weed out of a bong.

I was also a dick to older people, just like most of my friends, and just like the current generation.

I tell you, it's just us getting old.

...effected? UGH!

If your grandchildren are this way I suppose you should look at your own children's parenting skills.

Often times, especially these days, parents would rather take the easy way out, that is giving the brat whatever they want, instead of giving a stern "no" and having their kid act hateful toward them.

Raise kids right and they will behave well and respectfully.

It does seem like there's many obnoxious and rude kids these days, but there's also many good ones out there.

You're right. We don't need another rebellious, obnoxious "fuck the system" type of youth. All these pretentious spoiled brats have in common is that they didn't get smacked upside the deck by their father when they were disobedient. There is no structure in their life due to the lack of an authority figure so they grow up with the mindset that they should only have rights and privileges without taking responsibility. But what do you expect from a generation of kids raised by single mothers?
Cause "strong independent womyn" want to work instead of raising their kids.

The only thing they're independent of is their children.

it depends on the person..i am kinda young am a mgr at a mcdonalds know some people who are 16 who are awesome and no other people who are 50 and think the worlds owes them everything..

I dont really agree with either of those lifestyles. It wont be just black and white with me. I dont want my kids to be like either of those. The first just doesnt feel like theres enougb love. I want my kids to know that they are important and their opinions do matter and just because theyre younger doesnt mean they dont have good ideas, or that they cant speak in an adult setting. Ive had older people treat me like that. So disrespectful of them, to be so condesending. Ass. Holes. So, the first option would make me feel sorry for my kids. The second, i hate to say, but id be pretty disappointed. Thats not how i want to raise my kids either. I just want to raise them in a way so that they will be sensible, respectful, apathetic, independent enough to know they dont need to rely on other for anything really, know that they are important and worthy and beautiful no matter what. I dont care how they choose to dress or style their hair or anything. As long as their trying to be pretty good people overall, ill be happy.

It's just you, my friend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jpf-eC-Xlk

I felt like your post needed theme music.

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