[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Blanket statements and accusations are never accurate. This BS is just plain wrong. How dare you characterize my hard-working husband and I as spoiled and our respectful, successful kids as do nothings.

Or any of the successful parents of respectful kids in this country.

Did you have dad and mom, have you been hungry not just missed meal or two? did you have to work in high school. Did daddy buy you car when you turned 16? Did dad pay for you're college? If you answered yes IMO you was spoiled.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Did you have dad and mom, have you been hungry not just missed meal or two? did you have to work in high school. Did daddy buy you car when you turned 16? Did dad pay for you're college? If you answered yes IMO you was spoiled.

Education, even a rudimentary one...matters.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Did you have dad and mom, have you been hungry not just missed meal or two? did you have to work in high school. Did daddy buy you car when you turned 16? Did dad pay for you're college? If you answered yes IMO you was spoiled.

This happens in all generations. Some people have money and some don't. You sound very bitter and I am sorry for you.

[Allegiance]

This is a GREAT generation. Hard working legal immigrants.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Education, even a rudimentary one...matters.

A formal education past high school is now crucial for many careers. But many older people did not attend college, not because they weren't college material, but simply because they didn't have the means. People often became very successful and powerful and established businesses that employed many people without a college education. The Villages is full of people who without a college degree enriched this country with their hard work, amazing families and their wisdom.

Not every person is born to be college material, but that does not make them inferior to me, and to many. We may not all be born with the ability to turn a phrase, always spell correctly and show off skills that in the grand scheme of things aren't always that valuable.

Every person, no matter what their I.Q., amount of money and possessions, no matter their education or lack of it is born valuable. We may not all be born to be the center for the Celtics, the person who unlocks the secrets of DNA, able to mesmerize with our singing ability or have head turning physical beauty, but we are all people who have hearts and feelings, and most of us are doing the best we can. And that is treasured by those who have deeper perception.

Originally Posted by graciegirl

A formal education past high school is now crucial for many careers. But many older people did not attend college, not because they weren't college material, but simply because they didn't have the means. People often became very successful and powerful and established businesses that employed many people without a college education. The Villages is full of people who without a college degree enriched this country with their hard work, amazing families and their wisdom.

Not every person is born to be college material, but that does not make them inferior to me, and to many. We may not all be born with the ability to turn a phrase, always spell correctly and show off skills that in the grand scheme of things aren't always that valuable.

Every person, no matter what their I.Q., amount of money and possessions, no matter their education or lack of it is born valuable. We may not all be born to be the center for the Celtics, the person who unlocks the secrets of DNA, able to mesmerize with our singing ability or have head turning physical beauty, but we are all people who have hearts and feelings, and most of us are doing the best we can. And that is treasured by those who have deeper perception.

But that doesn't mean they can't be kind. The kids today may have more material goods (and not all do) but they also have more stress and pressure in their lives than ever before.

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

A formal education past high school is now crucial for many careers. But many older people did not attend college, not because they weren't college material, but simply because they didn't have the means. People often became very successful and powerful and established businesses that employed many people without a college education. The Villages is full of people who without a college degree enriched this country with their hard work, amazing families and their wisdom.

Not every person is born to be college material, but that does not make them inferior to me, and to many. We may not all be born with the ability to turn a phrase, always spell correctly and show off skills that in the grand scheme of things aren't always that valuable.

Every person, no matter what their I.Q., amount of money and possessions, no matter their education or lack of it is born valuable. We may not all be born to be the center for the Celtics, the person who unlocks the secrets of DNA, able to mesmerize with our singing ability or have head turning physical beauty, but we are all people who have hearts and feelings, and most of us are doing the best we can. And that is treasured by those who have deeper perception.

This is a great post, Gracie. I really admire those who have become successful through hard work and entrepreneurial thinking who haven't necessarily had the luxury of higher education or have simply chosen another path besides college. In fact, I often find I learn a lot more from these brave souls than from my colleagues.

Their independent and courageous spirit to me is what the American dream is all about. And they come about in all generations.

[Allegiance]

And woman love men that are handy.

Originally Posted by Abby10

This is a great post, Gracie. I really admire those who have become successful through hard work and entrepreneurial thinking who haven't necessarily had the luxury of higher education or have simply chose another path besides college. In fact, I often find I learn a lot more from these brave souls than from my colleagues.

Their independent and courageous spirit to me is what the American dream is all about. And they come about in all generations.

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

And woman love men that are handy.

And ones that can cook......at least that's what I tell my son. However sometimes one generation doesn't think the other generation knows what they're talking about.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Abby10

And ones that can cook......at least that's what I tell my son. However sometimes one generation doesn't think the other generation knows what they're talking about.

And they are missing out. Can't wait to have our 27 year old granddaughter visit us again in a couple of weeks. She calls a couple of times a week and sometimes we engage in debates, but we each walk away with added knowledge and intact love. She grew up just a few blocks from us and we had the privilege of REALLY knowing each other. She and her mother and aunt have added so much to our lives with their amazing insights. We learn so much from them. Hope we add to their lives too.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by fw102807

But that doesn't mean they can't be kind. The kids today may have more material goods (and not all do) but they also have more stress and pressure in their lives than ever before.

Yep...exactly!


And of course, they also have to endure the boorish behavior of some who try to constantly tell them that they are inferior...simply because they are younger than the person lecturing them.

[graciegirl]

sigh

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Yep...exactly!


And of course, they also have to endure the boorish behavior of some who try to constantly tell them that they are inferior...simply because they are younger than the person lecturing them.

I'm glad I don't know these people of whom you speak. All my life, whether it be my family, work, neighborhoods I have lived in, etc, I have not known people who treat other people with such inferiority because of generational differences.

I'm lost in the repetitive negativity of your posts because I just can't relate.

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Actually, you DO know some...of whom I speak.



LOL


I get how some folks become discombobulated when simple facts are stated, that conflict with their emotional feelings...but that's the only way I know how to roll.


And if you really paid attention, you would see that I have a pretty good sense of humor...and am often self-deprecating.


I also avoid a lot of rebuttals to the plethora of personal attacks from the 'bully clique,' but I will readily admit to not being perfect...and sometimes slip.


Like now.

Glad you enjoyed that.

I stand by my post.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Abby10

I'm glad I don't know these people of whom you speak. All my life, whether it be my family, work, neighborhoods I have lived in, etc, I have not known people who treat other people with such inferiority because of generational differences.

I'm lost in the repetitive negativity of your posts because I just can't relate.

You need to read this forum more closely.

This is a series of judgements and negativity based on generational differences.

My problem, I suppose, is that this very thread by its existence is a reflection of that thought process.

People NEVER need to be branded by age, race, education, ethnic history or religion.

People are people...period. Are we different in many ways...yep and that is what makes this country so great and the world so exciting.

I find constantly harping on any of those differences to be sadly very telling.

A good honest person is a good honest person...no matter his/her race religion, age, etc. I find labeling in anyway to be treating others differently.

Anyone who posts or reads these threads is aware of the reality of the situation.