Is it just me or does it seem like young adults around my age (21) and younger act like everything should be just handed to them on a platter? I am going to sound like an old lady by saying this, but it just seems like kids these days EXPECT so much. When I was growing up, we didn't have the luxury of cell phones or our own computers. I remember having to beg my parents for small things like CDs or an hour of time at the computer. Parents are so lax now. Why are they so soft? Because they remember how it was when they were younger and don't want there kids to go through what they did? Parents, make your kid work for things they want. That is the only real way they will appreciate what they have. Starting them off by granting their every wish is doing them no good. Instant gratification is not the way to go.
Back in the day (heh), I had to use my imagination. Do kids even know what that is or how to tap into it? Even for me, I don't use my creativity as much anymore like I used to. When I was young, I would sit for hours and paint or write stories. I'd make jewelry and play "house" or "school" with my sisters. All I see are kids playing video games or using the computer or watching television. Where is the creativity in that? It's okay to do some of that on occasion. I wish that parents would take away every toy for a day, just one day, or even a week, and have their child use their minds to come up with something to do. These kids are wasting their life. They can't look back and remember all the fun things they did. They'll remember playing on the computer or watching television. Is it that parents just want to pawn their children off and not have to find something to do with them? Sit them in front of the television and let them be. Yeah, that sounds like a great idea. So much fun.
I've seen what this does to kids. Teenagers that have come from this type of family are self-centered and expect the world to bow down to them. Sorry, kiddos. That's not the way things work.
Well, that's my rant for the day. Be sure to tune in another day when I feel the need to yell at someone else. :-P
2 comments:
wow, how old are you again? HAHA. I think this stuff every day. Parents are lazy most of the time!
Those are some great thoughts you have... I agree!
I saw something earlier today that is on the same note as what you're saying: http://kemmeyer.typepad.com/less_clutter_noise/2009/02/everythings-amazingnobodys-happy.html
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