What is with these parents these days?
548439
Many parent's idea of what "normal" is means to come alongside what they see on tv or what other parents they know are doing. It's fun to give your kids things, of course, but that doesn't make it best for them. Parents I know think pampered is normal and their own childhoods were terrible. They forget "terrible" used to BE normal, and people were the better for it.
522294
We are not being parents, Parents want to be friends with their kids..Parents need to start teaching their kids manners and parents need to teach their children not to lie and cuss and steal and be disrespectful.  Mother's need to be mother's and stop trying to get your freak on with some man that is going to be worthless anyway and your kids suffer for it.  We have no morals or values and we don't push this issue.  We don't hold people accountable for their actions.  People need to get a grip and start stepping up to the plate and be parents, not girlfriends, but mother's and Dad's need to be men and teach these young boys the right ways because we have a whole nation full of lost boys out here with terrible terrible role models.
330194
It used to be neighborhoods had people that were home all day. Kids had a bit more freedom because no matter where you were someones mom probably saw you. \nPeople now are much more concerned about what they own and how they will get it, we think we have more needs and are always trying to keep up with the standard we see in the media. We are a society of image rather than relationships. We preach tolerance and we judge appearances.\nWe move too fast and seem to think treating each other in insulting ways in comedic. \nPeople demand respect but seldom give it. We judge fast and forgive slowly.
1007067
Cause the kids of today are totally out of control.  Today, it seems to be a contest of how early they start, and how many notches in their belts they have by the time they become seniors.  Their parents must all be proud!!!!!\n\nUnfortunately, a lot of them are in for a rude awakening.  Unemployment, teen pregnancy, poor educations, poverty, etc. are what's in their future.............Mark my words they will pay for their decisions later in life!!  Too late..........The  competition for blue collar jobs will increase substantially by the time they are ready to go and find jobs.  \n\nMan, the times have changed  I truly feel the PARENTS are to blame.  They will also have to live with the consequences of their and their children's actions\n\nGood luck.........stay smart!\n\nMr. Happy\n:o)
641439
Well, out here in California, it really doesn't seem to matter what color the Mother, Father, or Children are!  There is a growing trend of violence and total disregard for the feelings of other people that seems to be coming from the old "keeping up with the Joneses" philosophy!  Our world grew too fast to keep up with the changes in family structure or vice versa, causing a lot of confusion and dysfunction in the way we view what is "necessary for our survival" in our daily lives.  We seem to want it all & pass this on to our children. Factor in the lack of spiritual (& false spiritual) teaching, a failing outdated school system, & television programming that wrongly portrays life & culture in general, along with rising costs for what used to be a given (gas, utilities, rent,food), & you pretty much have a society in confusion & stress.  Most parents do not possess the life skills to pass on to their children, nor do the teachers in our classrooms.  The children are suffering the most, due to the fact that all they have to look forward to is what they see in front of them & that ain't much without bucks.  Many certainly aren't afraid to die or spend their lives in prison because the movie industry has glorified this type of lifestyle for their own greedy purposes.
699495
Me.  We have a major parenting problem in society today.
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Because parents do not instill any responsibility in their children.\nThey're more concerned about making sure they "feel good" and that they're friends instead of pilars of authority as they should be.
371099
I think parents just want what is best for their kids and tend to go overboard sometimes.  I thought my parents went on too much and I still do!  I'm 25 now with two children of my own and I still feel like a kid, lol.  Maybe they feel the need to be repetitive to get their point across. Hang in there and remember, you'll be an adult before you know it and wishing you were a kid again.  Just remember, they want only great things for you...
1113306
read. a lot. and counter their oppinions.. there comes a sad day when parents finally have to admit that their children know as much/more than they do...\n\ni switched my parents, but it took a good long time... and a lot of research.. even though pops still calls himself republican he at least didn't vote for this babboon...\n\nand thank you thank you thank you for not being another ignorant rich kid spouting daddy's politics that they know nothing about... \n\nhere's to a prettier future...
536602
they are your parents and parents don't always see things the way we want them to. But they almost always have our best interest at heart. Lot's of times they have been in similar situations and can draw from their own experiences when making decisions concerning their children. I would just be glad that they care enough to have a say in my life there are so many kids out in the world today that  have no one to care or direct them in  their life choices. They are to busy doin drugs or partying to care what their kids need or don't need. Show them that you are Trust worthy and dependable. You really have to work at these things. But when they know that they can depend on you to keep your word and do what needs to be done.......Then they will trust your decisions more. Good luck and God Bless.
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Hey, sounds like it sucks at home lately.  I have some words of wisdom for you, but I'm not going to drag your parents through the dirt in public, simply because you said "please email me."  So I've done that.  Keep an eye out for me, and we'll talk.\nOh, and for those who insist that you talk to them about it, I'll agree to a point, but right now it sounds like I wouldn't recommend it.
800512
They can't except stay out of the families business. Parents need to start being parents again! Some times a kid needs its @ss kicked!
706297
It's called political socialization. They usually pick up their political views from their parents and other influential adults in their lives.
994208
Parents are not allowed to parent anymore.   Also, everyone is so wrapped up in feelings, now. How does being punished make little Timmy FEEL.. We dont want to hurt his feelings.....  Children are becoming more and more obnoxious and disrespectful by the day. It is a parents responsibitliy to teach children how to be a respectful, responsible productive person. We are failing our children.
107923
Kids are able to manipulate parents around their fingers. Mainly cos parents think that their kids are as naive as them at that age and kids are getting smarter. I'm not just talking about teenagers. Kids as young as 3 years old are now scolding their parents and directing them. We are living in a screwed up, upside down world. The scariest part is that parents allow themselves to be ordered around.
1024755
It is a huge change for them at such a early part of their life.  They feel that THEY are the reason for it.  Try to hang with your mate while the kids are so vunerable, but if you can't, at least be honest with them, so they know it's not THEIR fault.  Ron
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because they see that their parents, for the most part, are just children in adult clothing.  it scares them so bad to realize that no one is in control of anything, and so thay are trying to take up the slack.  that and corporate business interests are telling them that its cool to drink and have sex and get a bunch of credit cards.  i've been working on this for a few years now, we are screwing our children out of their childhood.  i am very worried about our collective future.  and i have no idea how to undo any of it.