why are american kids given so much space and leniency?i feel this makes them more spoiled and corrupt.?
402774
as a european i see the same problem in america....  can you imagine when it gets to the stage that one of these delinquents is going to be president of the usa, being voted in by people with no common sense who have been given everything they want without working / earning it...  that's going to be some harsh times
330194
It used to be neighborhoods had people that were home all day. Kids had a bit more freedom because no matter where you were someones mom probably saw you. \nPeople now are much more concerned about what they own and how they will get it, we think we have more needs and are always trying to keep up with the standard we see in the media. We are a society of image rather than relationships. We preach tolerance and we judge appearances.\nWe move too fast and seem to think treating each other in insulting ways in comedic. \nPeople demand respect but seldom give it. We judge fast and forgive slowly.
1166151
Yeah, the biggest issue is how shocked and traumatized kids will get after school's out for good.  They won't get accepted to every college, they won't get every job they apply for, every loan, every house, every date... it's madness.\n\nBand-Aids on broken arms, yo.  Educators can't be parents, but they can certainly do more to compliment those values parents should be instilling in their children: hard work, honesty, perserverence, team work, etc.  It's a strong and moral system of values that needs to be taught, not ribbons for participation (especially when it's mandatory) and graduation ceremonies for every grade level.\n\nIt reflects America's zealous focus on matierialism that kids now need ribbons and ceremonies and can't be satisfied with virtues that are ends in and of themselves.
381509
Sorry, but it's really just a sign of the times, and less caused by the neighborhood (an excuse given by many parents), and more caused by the parenting. Establishing good values EARLY and seting a good example through personal behavior is key. Once kids see that they dont have to be the ruff-tuff, gangsta wannabe to survive, they will choose their own path if they have a strong enough sense of identity. The whole neighborhood thing is kind of an excues, although if you let the streets raise your kid, what street they grow up on will matter a lot more.
353084
Sometimes it's forced on by parents. All of my friends are 16-17 and, depending on how they're parents treat them, they act either younger or older. For example, I have a friend whose mother died when she was little and this girl knows how to take care of herself since she's been taking care of her dad for a few years. Another friend, though, is a little spoiled brat because she asks for everything and gets it plus more. Or it could be the bad media that shows the blondes in the tight skirts that little kids are exposed to and that's how they think they should act. Well, probably a little bit of both factors and more.
160133
Because they were brought up by people who did not teach them any different.  I find that there is a tremendous amount of disrespect in the form of littering.  I teach kids to "Leave People and Places better than you found them."  Obviously these folks think their actions have no 'real' consequences or someone else will pick it up.
117745
I feel that the young adults are nieve in this world. Kids are not being guided by their parents anymore. When they are faced with adult issues and get into trouble they don't know where to go for guidence or help and everyone is too eager to throw them in jail and throw away the key.\nParents really need to be there for their kids and show them how to be better people and then the "struggle" is less of a struggle
1070549
The way young people are being brought up now is very different than when I was growing up. Parents now aren't near as strict as they use to be.  If the parents of the children now were to give their children the discipline they needed instead of just giving in because of , in some cases fear then the kids now would not be in the situations they are in.  Children would not be having children and morals would be a lot different.
818803
I think it varies from different place, like in China they concern alot whether the youth repects their parents and they teach the children that since they're very small.
364287
i think your refering to bored little rich white Kids. Typically rich white kids act ghetto in order to get attention. They aren't getting it from mommy and daddy so they try to get it from society. It is negative attention but its still attention.
745482
Why have all the younger generation become so disrespectful recently? Why is there more killings, suicides, drop outs, theivery?  Because more and more familys work  out of the home. Why are children more obese? Because there isn't someone there during the day to prepare healthy meals. Children need parental influence in their life. CONSISTANT. Leaving them in daycare or with friends is not consistant. The first few years of a childs life is the most important. My family and I scrimp and save so I can stay at home with my daughter. I strongly agree.
1093776
Well it's laziness and lack of parenting skills.  People have kids and don't want to be bothered. How many parents do you see outside playing with their kids?  Usually the kids are in front of the tv, computer, video games, etc.  It's another way to keep them out of your hair.  It takes active parenting to teach your kids respect, love, manners, etc.  As for people being afraid to discipline because of what the cops or cps may do, that's a crock.  Noone is going to come busting down your door if you smack your child on the butt.  Plus, you can still teach your kids without spanking - be firm and be a part of their lives.
315124
I blame the parents. They need to crack the yardstick. I got my rear smacked a few times and it made me be a better parent to my kids cause I didn't turn out to be some spoiled snot that thought I should be able to get away with everything. The T.V. and the web has plenty of filth that the kids have access to while Mom's at the career.Sorry, but if you plan a family I feel one parent should stay home and raise them and if you can't afford kids don't have them until you can or don't have more than one !
7749
Because they care about you. There is no benefit for them to be strict. They're trying to help you avoid making many of the mistakes that kids make. You may not understand it right now but they're being strict because they're looking out for you.
1167636
Because parents do not instill any responsibility in their children.\nThey're more concerned about making sure they "feel good" and that they're friends instead of pilars of authority as they should be.
549015
I see the American youth of today as being lazy, spoiled, and apathetic.  They don't care about education.  There is no effort put into schoolwork anymore.  Their writing skills are shameful.  If you disagree with my last statement, start checking the postings here for grammar and spelling.  They seem to have the attitude that "It's close enough".  They expect the world to hand them everything they need and want.\n\nHowever, I don't blame the youth for this.  They only learn behaviors that we as adults have taught them.  I blame teachers who are more concerned about just getting to retirement than they are about making a difference in the lives of the children they teach.  I blame parents who are more concerned with careers and social status.  I blame the entertainment industry for glorifying the slacker mentality.\n\nSociety needs to take a hard look at today's youth and accept that it is our own fault if we are disappointed in them.  We need to correct the problems we've created.\n\nI hope that today's youth will learn from our errors and provide a better upbringing for their children.  Don't make the same mistakes we made.  There's too much at risk.
826589
You nailed it!  That's what it's all about over here.  We are definitely spoiled (we use a majority of the world's resources), we are definitely brats (forcing democracy on the middle east), and we really mean well... at least we mean well for us...