Today's younger generation

[Bison]

Kids are a reflection of their parents.
Don't blame the kids,blame the parents!.

Kinda like "monkey see monkey do" or "one reaps what one sows" :wink:

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[twall]

Well, lemme tell ya, this is why old people and young people don't hang out.

Young people see old people as trying to impose their 'wisdom' on them, asked for or not. Old people, see the young ones as unappreciative of all that's done for them. Whether like JD, much has been given, or if simply allowing them the priviledge of hearing said wisdom.

We are a selfish society. We get told day in, day out, that it's all about us, and if we can get something for nothing, so be it - we deserve it - just because we exist. But, wait........are just the young doing this?

If you indeed were doing what you did selflessly, then it wouldn't make a rat's a-- worth of difference whether you even got noticed. Yes, it'd be nice, but why did you do it? Recognition? How much thanks would be enough? Kneeling and worshipping at your feet? Now, I know that's a real stretch, but I hope you see the point.

If you want something out of giving, is it really giving? If you yourself are so selfless and noble, why does it really matter? Or are you yourself wanting something?

I get so sick of this inter-generational BS. We're all frickin' human. We all have done / will do the same things, in the confines of a different society. Gimme a break.

 

[twall]

.....and I could care a less if anyone ever responds to me again. Start a BS thread......I will give you BS back. Only fair.

 

[KennyV]

Well, lemme tell ya, this is why old people and young people don't hang out.




If you indeed were doing what you did selflessly, then it wouldn't make a rat's a-- worth of difference whether you even got noticed. Yes, it'd be nice, but why did you do it? Recognition? How much thanks would be enough? Kneeling and worshipping at your feet? Now, I know that's a real stretch, but I hope you see the point.


If you want something out of giving, is it really giving? If you yourself are so selfless and noble, why does it really matter? Or are you yourself wanting something?


I get so sick of this inter-generational BS. We're all frickin' human. We all have done / will do the same things, in the confines of a different society. Gimme a break.

You have captured it perfectly... +++

And there are some old folks that will try hang out with young people to "relive their youth"... but fortunately, young folks are smart enough not to tolerate too much of this one sided type exposure...:laughing:
I think every 'new' generation will do fine... its worked so far and I'm sure it will continue ... :smile:KennyV

 

[Two-Stroke]

I am going to say that younger folks TODAY are more rude, ungrateful, and self-centered than ANY generation have EVER been before.

But THANKS for your comments.....:laughing: You know what I am referring to here, don't you?

I have no doubt that there are plenty of individuals in the younger generation for whom that's true but I don't believe it's true across the board.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Likely not, or I would thump you...:laughing: Notice I said "many" I wasn't saying ALL of the younger folks are the way I portrayed them as being...I do forgive you for hijacking my thread, stealing my LMF MOTM chances, and making fun of my appearing 90 years old, so I guess you are not as bad as the ones I posted about....:biggrin:

Haha, thanks...:smile:

 

[Pika]

I think the "entitlement" attitude (you know, "you owe me this") is much more prevalent in the current youth than in any previous generation. I also think that our current government is pushing this attitude and fostering it.

 

[KennyV]

This could have been a fun subject to look at ... but if it MUST turn political ... I'm done, and will keep further thoughts private... :smile:KennyV

 

[JDgreen]

.....and I could care a less if anyone ever responds to me again. Start a BS thread......I will give you BS back. Only fair.

Are you saying I started a BS thread? :confused2::confused2:

 

[JDgreen]

I think the "entitlement" attitude (you know, "you owe me this") is much more prevalent in the current youth than in any previous generation. I also think that our current government is pushing this attitude and fostering it.

It is clearly stated by Muhammed that the Front Porch is NOT to be used to discuss politics, and I do not appreciate your bringing such into the thread I started....