were you spanked as a kids?

[dfiant]

Don't kids follow the examples of their elders

Not as much as they used to. TV, video games, music are (And have been for a long time) the preferred role models and a lot of kids do not respect parents ( I say a lot because even 1 child is A LOT). Parents are afraid to discipline their unruley children because of a couple of reasons. The fear of been charged for child abuse, and the fear of losing their 12 year old because that child 'has rights'.

While I believe there had to be a move away from the beatings of children under the guise of 'discipline', the pendulum has swung way to far in the favour of the child and some countries pamper children more than others. In Australia, Centrelink (Social Security) is far too accessible to youth as young as 14. Society has become 'You don't like your parents? Not old enough for a job. Well we'll give you some rent money and extra money to do whatever you like so you can get away from your parents that expect only what is best for you and your future. So come and join us in the 'VICIOUS CYCLE' where we will give you everything and teach you NOTHING.'

If their elders are drug addicts or Me, myself, and I, How do you expect better children?

The lost art of discipline and respect. MOST people over 40 learned it, but that is where the decline in discipline and respect started, 'If you don't want to do it, you don't have to do it'

Think about it.

That will be 5 seconds of my life I won't get back