Children Today

What has happened with our youth today? Kids now-a-days are irresponsible, selfish, spoiled, and just down right disrespectful. Now, I am not saying that ALL children are like this (there are those sweeties) and I'm not say this didn't exist in the past, but it has become more of an issue today.

Parents have become more of a "friend" to their children than being a parent. People believe that if you spank your child it's abuse, they will grow to resent you, yada yada yada. Well, I think otherwise. I'm going to be truthful... I do not have any children but I have about 17 nieces and nephews... And I've pretty much watched them grow up... And let me tell u.... They KNOW if they don't do right... they would hear about it from their parents. They are the most cheerful, respectful, intelligent kids I've EVER known... And its because my sisters/brothers are PARENTS first and FRIEND second... But like I said... I have no children so I cannot in any way say my way is the right way. People will raise their children however they want. If I've already offended you in any way... U may not want to read on. :(

When I was a child.... If I even attempted to raise my voice at my father or if I got into any trouble...yes, I did get my a** whipped. NOT BEATEN- there is a difference. Not enough to where I would bruise or couldn't sit down, but enough to make me NEVER want to do it again. When I ran into a situation that I knew would get me into some trouble if my dad found out... I would think twice about it. No... I did not always do the right thing... Who does? However, I did learn my lesson afterwards.

Also, there was no privacy at my father's house. We had our own room but you couldn't hide anything from my dad. He wouldn't go in our room searching for stuff, but if one day...he did decide to go through our things... We knew we didn't have any say so... So why take the chance? If he wanted to enter at will, then that's exactly what he would do. There was no making bombs or bringing and hiding drugs in my daddy's house! I read about this teenager in southwest Ohama who had made a bomb in his grandfather's house. It had went off mistakenly in the house (kitchen)-the grandfather was also home during this time. The teenager was injured- he was bleeding from his arm and a cut on the head... A few other scratches here and there. He was taken to the hospital, but once he was discharged, the police arrested the 14 year old for possession of an explosive device... Which, by the way, is a felony. He told the police that the bomb had went off by mistake while trying to take a picture of it.

When the grandfather was asked if he knew about his grandson building the bomb he said he did not know his grandson was doing something like that. He also stated that he's a good boy and probably did it to impress his friends.

The neighbors painted a different picture when they told police the teenager had been in trouble numerous times and police had been called out prior to this incident. The grandfather states "a kid being a kid... And he gets in trouble over it."

Can you say, "ENABLER?" You have to be kidding, right? A kid being a kid? First of all... Kids don't just make bombs... It's not an extra curriculum activity. No responsible parent would have this going on under their roof and not know it. That's why I say.... Screw Their Privacy! Once they have their own house and paying some bills... Then should they have the right to do what they want and not have to inform you of it. This case could have turned out a lot more tragic than what it was. Someone could have gotten hurt or even worse... Killed.

Take control of your household people. These young kids are on the internet and posting dirty photos of themselves, lying about their age in most cases, and chatting with older men/women. It's good to trust your children... But don't be an idiot. Don't you realize that you are making it more convenient for sexual predators to abduct your own children?
Another thing that bugs the hell out of me is seeing these young girls dressing like **excuse me** whores and wearing heavy makeup... Wtf? Do parents actually just let these kids walk out the door like that? Wow! That brings me to child pageantry. Shame on these mothers!!!!! Don't they realize that this is objectifying woman as sexual object and nothing more? These mothers paint these little girl's face in make-up galore, they put chemicals like dye in there hair, tans, acrylic nails, eyebrow waxing...they go the whole 9miles to make them look like "women". Not to mention... There's always a swimsuit contest. What is the point to parade little girls around in swim wear? Hmmmm... Makes u wonder? Who ever even thought about toddler bikinis? SICK!

Well, back on subject... If you don't put your child in his/her place while u still can, you'll have bigger problems later. I respect my daddy for how we were raised. I'm a better person because of him. I used to get upset back then of course... But it paid off. He taught me the difference between right and wrong. He didn't believe in spoiling his children... We received only what we needed and we had to earn what we wanted -which not only made us responsible but also made us even more appreciative and grateful of everything we do have as adults today.

Instead of turning your children into spoiled little brats... Make them earn what they want. I know this may offend some of you... But I will NOT apologize for this nor will I hold my tongue because you are probably one of the parents that have helped create this huge problem with our children today. The kids are not to blame... You are! If you would just set some boundaries... Then maybe.... Just maybe they wouldn't be getting into all the trouble they get into. Keep an eye on them at all times and stop letting them run over you. Children die everyday from situations they have no business being apart of and could have been avoided if their parents knew the difference of being a parent and being a friend. It's up to you to guide them in life...

Please note... I'm not at all promoting beating your child when I say discipline. I'm against child abuse. I do not consider a little "spanking" to be abusive, but everyone is entitled to their own opinions. If you choose to 'talk it out' with your child...so be it- that's great. My father did that with me as well.... Along with getting popped. He always wanted to get a clear understanding of what and why I did whatever I had did at that time, he would then explain to me why it should never do it again... And I think the whoopin was just for insurance..... Insurance to never do it again :) it worked though!

I'm 100 percent against child abuse....but there is a thin line between disciplining your child(spanking) and beating them. Some people don't know the difference... And therefore... This isn't for you.

So in closing, please be more involved with your child's life. You should know ALL of their friends, every site they visit on the internet, every person they chat with, every location they will be... U need to know everything. It's not invading their privacy as they all say... It's being a responsible parent and protecting your child. I swear I could slap a parent every time there's an amber alert.

How do you feel about this topic? For or Against? How do you handle these situations?


RIP DADDY-------------- I miss you!