Cop out. Suggesting that "respect for elders" derives from their grasp of technology, or lack thereof, is, in itself, a perfect example of the problem. It's the kind of comment I would expect to see on Facebook. And I'm in between...
It's comes down to decent parenting and how you're raised.
Yes Sir!
I agree.
A person's parents can/will affect the way they act later as an adult.
Having said that, the prisons are full of people that had good parents.
So, we raised em but, they still have to be "own their own".
Someone mentioned the 08 market drop.....lol...
They HAVE NO IDEA!!!!!!!
What about the 60ish year old that was getting ready to retire and live on money "THEY WORKED FOR DECADES FOR".........to only be told:
Oh, sorry, your LIFETIME of saving.......IS GONE!
He needs to wake up and smell what he's shoveling.
I have two children as well. A son that is 23 and a daughter that is 30.
They aren't your usual for their age though.
They both know that in this life, you sometimes get what you pay for but, you always pay for what you get.
Life is tough for most and the strong in mind are usually the ones that succeed.
My grandfather was one the most intelligent people i have ever met and i doubt he would even knew what a laptop was.
Then again, he wasn't to lazy to open a book, study, do research and:
BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.