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I am concerned by the tone our younger generations carry and the ways in which they may someday represent who we are as people and as a nation. One word that immediately comes to mind is “respect.” This is a concept and behavior that I believe has become less understood and carried forth.
We have come to adopt the mindset that individuals precede others and society; that “I” comes before “we,” and therefore demonstrate our selfish actions through demanding more from our parents, friends and spouses.
Throughout the years, I have become more and more attentive to the ways in which parents raise a child. As an observer, I have paid special attention to the interaction a parent and child have together and the examples parents set for their children.
As a parent or a bystander, we must constantly be aware of how we influence these young minds. It just seems as though “good parenting” has unfortunately taken a backseat to careers, social life and/or the lack of understanding the importance of “good parenting.”
If someone is to have a child, that person should be prepared and responsible for providing a child with an upbringing that reflects a solid, respectful and knowledgeable character. Is this something we have forgotten to do?
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