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Originally Posted by ilovetv
I think the behavior listed in the o.p. is fed by a lot of really poor upbringing and lack of moral training and character-building. What we've seen a lot in "upscale" neighborhoods as our kids were growing up was total lack of supervision of the kids--they were left alone at an early age and were left to their own devices. They roamed the streets like dogs and the parents would act like somehow, the kids would one day just magically turn into honorable citizens. These were wealthy families, not poor ones. Negligent or no parenting is a trend in all socio-economic levels.
And from what I see, there are fewer parents making sure their kids get a religious education that is relevant and engaging and useful in everyday life. Formation of a person's conscience is aided by being immersed in moral role modeling and with disciplined practice.
Nobody has the answers to all this....this is what I've seen and believe has contributed to a lot of twisted and amoral behavior.
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I have to agree. People sometimes allow people to take full control over their children who they would not allow to drive their car.
Think about it. It isn't the BIG things that teach values, it is the little things, the attitude, the unread verbal clues. Care for our children is one thing and having a vested interest in them is sometimes another thing.
Moms and dads are best to raise children and grandparents too. Sending them away to be cared for means that you don't know the child as well as if you were with him/her all the time.
It requires choices. For a long time we had ONE car and a small house. It didn't seem to harm our kids.
So many changes to family life and not much good coming from them....in my life time and in my opinion.