Why do young people these days think it's OK to steal?
822238
The media conditions them to want everything that they see.  the media, which is the devil's advocate, tells them that they must have it and that they have a right to it even though they do not have the money to buy it.  the devil tells them that it won't be missed by the big corporations and that everybody does it, so it is okay to do it.  Also, there is a lack of morality among the youth of today---this is the fault of the church, the church's inability to get the young into Christian programs and teach them the love of Jesus Christ.  They steal out of a desperation to fit into society because they lack the spiritual education to realize that society is going nowhere but downward.
48164
There really seems to be no universal moral code that applies to the younger folks today.  I'm sad to say that I think most young folks do whatever feels right for them at the moment.  There is no concern about the impact on society or on others.
893794
Not necesssarily.  The young may, or may not, have better morals, but they tend to have more confidence in the future.  It is the middle aged person who has reached the plateau, and is perhaps seeing younger people being promoted over him, who is likely to go bad.
248678
Not fear, its arrogance and the feeling that their time os over which i s very very wrong.Older people must b respected becoz they have more xperince in life and are far more better than youngsters.And yes me, a 16 year old is saying this. They like to pick on people who wiont speak back.People who wont hit them back.Its just plain arrogance and superiority complex
34521
I admit that I have a very criminal mind when it comes to stealing.  I have taken things as small as packs of gum when I was 4, to my mom's checkbook when I was 17.  Unfortunately, the turning point for me was when I was 18 and charged with two gas drive offs.  I believe there are three types of people in this world: those who never steal because they know it is wrong, those that steal constantly without thinking about it, and (the biggest group, I think) those who don't steal because they are afraid to get caught.
211630
No....when a child is born the mind and attitudes are like a blank page and the parents are the most responsible people for shaping the behavior of the child. Here is an example...when I was a very young child I would go out to play and if I saw a scotter that belonged to the next door neighbors child but no one was using it I thought it would be ok for me to take the scooter and play with it and bring it home as mine. I felt no sense of stealing what did not belong to me. I did not know what the word steal meant.....until my mom said to me what the heck I was doing stealing the neighbos children toys !! Then she explained to me what private property and stealing and hurting someone by stealing their property meant,and I never stole anything again !!
340697
I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for, but I'll try to help.  I'm in high school still, and I think a major part of our culture, unfortunately, is based on commercialism and materialism.  American youth now days is concerned more about looking good than about feeling good.  Our opinions on issues that matter (like illegal substance use and relations before marriage) are much more casual than previous generations, and we don't take a stand for what we believe in.  However, American teens seem to be very ambitious.  They/we have goals that we set for ourselves, and want to reach them.  Most of us realize that education is the way to go.  In my opinion, what our generation needs most, is more awareness.  We need to know what's going on in the world, not just in school.  I think a sense of responsibility and concern would come with more knowledge, and that could lead to more people helping others, and eventually, a better world.
555065
A lot of people I know are brain washed that material possesions can bring happiness. It doesn't matter if they have to use credit, or step on others, they need these things now! I think its just a cry out for attention, even if its subconscious.
724648
well at 18 now a days PPL are doing alot more than somethink they should, but its not you being immature not wanting to have a something til you know your ready its actually really mature to be able to make that decision at such a young age when the only reason ppl are doing stuff like that so young is cause they think there in love and think it wil make them kool so you go ahead and keep yourself til your ready if they dont like your decision to not explore those things in the point of your life your tell your friends to kiss ur butt
771539
A lot of people feel that since the internet has opened so many doors, that they should get free music.\n\nPersonally I find it sickening. If you steal from a bank, it's wrong--everyone knows that. If you steal from an old woman, it's wrong--everyone knows that. But if you steal songs from the internet, all of a sudden it's okay.\n\nI for one purchase my music. No too long ago we didn't have the choice of creating our own CDs. Taking advantage of downloading music illegally is never going to end well.
664678
I suppose it's because people in our world today base their respect on money. The more you have it, the more superior you are... It's awful, really. Even if they're poor, they still go buy expensive things which they can't really afford, just so they could brag about something.
38697
The younger generation is always rebellious, no matter if it is this generation or a generation 100 years ago. Kids like to push the limits to see what they can get away with and quite often do know enough about life to know that although something might be fun, it is not always the best idea to do it.
1027140
because they don't care that its wrong and its stealing, their selfish..actually sadly most musicans are poor especialy christian ones...\n<><
821809
They have found a new toy and are afraid if they don't use it they'll lose it.  A lot of times they think it makes them more mature and like to brag of their conquests (both males and females).  Sad part is that a lot of them will get themselves reputations that will follow them later in live.
217260
The same reason anyone uses coercion to get what they want. It is a control issue. These kinds of people are putting their problems on your shoulders and if you accept that responsibility you deserve it. It is sad but true.
329115
Due to the fact that there are social norms that have been instilled in us since we were children. Of course this is coupled with an innate sense of wanting to please others or wanting to look good in the eyes of other people. What people worry about always depends on what they deem as valuable to them. If a person values money and property he/she would often think about what other people would say if he/she were only driving a certain car. If a person values being perceived as a an individual who is competent and efficient he/she would do everything in his/her power to get things done. It really boils down to what you want other people to know about you and the kind of image you want to portray.
1048394
because in today's society no one accepts responsibility for there actions or for there kids actions. So they have to blame any one they can. And when they blame someone else it takes the blame off of them. sad isn't it