But seriously, what is wrong with the youth of today's generation? They have no regard for their elders, no please or thank you, no kindness. Is it their fault, their parents, or society in general? What is going on in the world for them to think that it's okay to not say please and thank you when something is given to them? Why are they so rude and selfish? When did it become okay to be so careless?
Halloween is what sparked this question. There was one girl who was crying because she only got one article of candy. Others were being choosy.. "Can I have the kit kat instead?" Others were not even saying trick or treat, instead just holding out their baskets and looking up at me like I should just automatically give them what they want, then running away without a 'thank you!' The last kids of the evening insisted I give them more because I wasn't going to get anyone else that night (this was at about 9:35 pm...which by the way why are they still out that late?!)
It irks me because it takes NO EFFORT to be nice!
I am afraid for when these children grow up...and I can only hope that we can instill old fashioned values into our children.
Halloween is what sparked this question. There was one girl who was crying because she only got one article of candy. Others were being choosy.. "Can I have the kit kat instead?" Others were not even saying trick or treat, instead just holding out their baskets and looking up at me like I should just automatically give them what they want, then running away without a 'thank you!' The last kids of the evening insisted I give them more because I wasn't going to get anyone else that night (this was at about 9:35 pm...which by the way why are they still out that late?!)
It irks me because it takes NO EFFORT to be nice!
I am afraid for when these children grow up...and I can only hope that we can instill old fashioned values into our children.
It's about the fast food world we live in, entitlement and instant gratification. No patience, no long term investments. We want it all, and we want it now. Don't feel guilty about making them work for it.
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