Growing up as a kid I was disciplined when needed to be, I was spoken to when I was out of line and if I wanted something but the folks said “No” that was it, I’d ask “Why?” and get the “I don’t have to answer that” answer. I’m not going to say I had it rough because I didn’t. I have loving, caring parents who looked out for my best interests. They weren’t just caregivers, or shelter & food providers. They were and continue to this day to be inspiring teachers & mentors.
Today’s youth I’ve recently been noticing a lack of respect, and a lack of appreciation. I get this feeling like a lot kids feel that they’re owed for any gifts that they receive. Some where’s along the line they lost the value of “earned” dollars, they’ve lost a sense of hard work, and have seemed to forget the sacrifice parent’s make whenever their kids want this and that, and go here and there.
Growing up I had chores and I did them. I didn’t wait until it got too late so Mom and dad could pick up my slack. If I did, I wouldn’t be going to baseball that night, or I wouldn’t be going to my friend’s house.
I get frustrated to see these snot-nosed little bastards getting their way all of the time without even saying “Thank you”, or helping out around the house.
To the kids who read this (which I’m sure there are none), say “Thank You”, appreciate what you are given, if you ask for something and get a “No” do not pester until a “Yes” comes out. Don’t take your parents for granted. Listening to that advice might keep you from saying when you’re older “Wow, was I ever a dink to Mom & Dad when I was little.”
I’m not saying all kids are like that but I know quite a few that I’d like to line up and kick in ass. So this is where I ask parent’s, are you going to kick them in the ass or do I have to?
I guess it’s not entirely the kid’s fault us parents tend to give in easier which makes it harder for us to try and spit out a “NO”.
So let’s start a movement called PASNA = Parents Against Snot Nosed Adolescence
Logo coming soon...
That’s all for now
Ryan
I would have to agree with you, but I'm sure you've been in the situation at a store when the kid is having a freak out over you saying no... and everyone in the place looks at you like your the worst person in the world. Most of the time they don't have kids of their own. So blame has to go on current adults who would rather scathe at people than understand the discipline.
ReplyDeleteYou should have seen the looks I got when I picked up my son over my shoulder and walked out of the store you would have thought i had beaten him with a stick for how some people were staring at me.