[Tammy]

Because too many children today are not being taught a sense of responsibility for their actions. I think there are two main reasons for this: Lawsuits without merit, in my opinion, started the whole change in cultural attitude. If we can blame someone else for what common sense would tell us is our own problem (and make lots of money too), then why should we take responsibility? On the flip side, if my kid hits a baseball through a neighbor’s window, for example, as the parent I certainly cannot admit any guilt or I could be sued for every penny I’m worth – not just the cost of the window. Also, parents are under a lot of pressure to raise ‘perfect’ children – the right preschool, baby einstein, flash cards for infants. Plus dance class, music lessons, soccer practice, you must give your children every possible opportunity or you’re letting them down… limiting their options. In years past children who were involved in extracurriculars could ride their bikes to the practice field or the lesson, but today we worry that they’ll be kidnapped, sexually molested, offered poisoned candy, etc. if we let them out of our sight. The term ‘good parent’ has a whole different meaning today than it did just a decade or two ago. It’s no longer about teaching values and morals, it’s about providing opportunities, having the right gear, being indulgent and rolling your eyes, along with the rest of the soccer moms, in common exasperation when the kids are ‘being kids.’ That’s what’s cool. But it’s not teaching the children how to be respectful of other people’s property, or other people’s rights.

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Name : Tammy, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 34, City : Litchfield, State : MN, Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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