When did courtesy die? The majority of the public seems to be oblivious of anyone other than themselves these past two decades. If you forget to turn off your cell phone when you are at a movie/in church/at a wedding or funeral, these things happen. If you answer it without first leaving, you are an ass. If you bring your baby to the movie theater, you are an ass. If you don't control your children in the grocery store, you are an ass. If you don't give up your seat on the train to a pregnant women, or an elderly person, you are an ass.
Try this, hold the door for someone in a public place. Odds are good they won't even look at you, let alone thank you. Common courtesy is dead. I am trying hard to instill these values into my children. Maybe, just maybe, if a small portion of the public begins to show such behavior again it could spread.
I think this is due to the lack of discipline children have as of late. They are no longer punished for misbehaving. The vast majority are spoiled beyond belief. I too, was guilty of over spoiling my children. However, I recognized some of their behavioral issues were caused by this and I have been working diligently to correct this. It's natural to want to give your children whatever they want and make them happy. Unfortunately, if you do this, they will not learn to appreciate anything. Disrespect of toys and belongings only leads to disrespect of people and rules.
End rant for the day.....
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