I was born in '72. The toughest kid in school wouldn't pick up a stick to hit you with it. When we fought we did it with our fists and usually ended up friends afterward, or at least had a mutual respect for one another. Guns and knives were something we understood the rules for, and knew the consequences of using them. And how to use them.
Am I generalizing in my letter? Maybe.
But I'm not pulling my opinion out of thin air. I'm pulling it from thousands of experiences all across the country. From people I interact with every single day. With feedback and general perception by everyone I speak with. From the behavior patterns of those I interact with. From experiences of people I have spoken with. From sociologists I've spoken to, and from social studies teachers and students. From articles I've read and from current events. From college kids and public school students. From the mentality of our politicians to the way the country is being run. From the daily news and current events.
Parenting is a huge part of it. Morals, values and respect are not being taught to the next generation. Boomer parents want to be a kid's buddy, not their mentor.
Everything of structure is under attack from religion to respect of the opposite sex, the Constitution itself and of course the middle age working white male. Borders language and culture are under full assault.
We are not dealing with an Eastern culture where honor or respect is a value in our society. This is modern America where honor is sacrificed for greed, respect is superficial, and society is built on the dollar and the "what's in it for me" mentality. Every one is a victim.
Heck, even Captain America can't be pro-America in the movies for fear of offending someone.
This kind of can't do mentality .... and exploitation of the next generation is unsustainable. This country is a ticking timebomb.
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I'm sorry if baby boomers are butt hurt,
but they have irreparably ruined the country.
Sure, you can blame it on "today's kids". . .
but guess what? You raised them.