TweetTimes are proving to be disasterous. It's the direct results of parenting, or lack-of. Kids mock what they see from the very beginning. People forgot how important the immediate family is, and the critical nature of raising a child with decent values. The priority list, in most homes, is way out of tune. I truly feel it's the results of parents that dropped the ball. completely. Missed the whole reason. People with no morals, or values even developed themselves have children. How can you raise a person properly when you don't even have a handle on yourself? ya know? and that's what happens more than not. And I'm not just talking about kids having kids, but very successful, mature adults. You have the people that only value their "his & hers" beemers...the nanny holds the fort down, and the kids just go through the motions raising themselves basically. Never grabbing hold of some decent values. It doesn't have a face or social class. It's everywhere, in almost every household. People started missing it, the importance of family. Then, it evolved into people that don't even realize what they're missing. They're either focused on what they have, or what they don't have (material things, social life...), all the while the whole time it's right their next to them. It's that little person trying to get your their attention. completely missed...it's all on the "me" people. I felt the "me" transfer completely to my daughter the day she was handed to me. Now I feel it's my duty to instill the proper values, and fend off all the negative & off pace influences in her life. You'd think it's a no-brainer, but...look around. As you've noticed. It's messed up. The times are so outta whack. And I'm not one to throw a sob story at anyone, but I weathered those tough times. From childhood to this minute. But I'm not trying to focus on the negative, or what I don't have. I have an immediate family that needs me. I'm gotta stay focussed on what's going on in their lives, and how I can help. All the while staying on an even keel myself. "stay positive", right? That's always on my mind. I'm not trying to "keep up with the Jones'" but I want to feel content that I did my job. Family 1st. I think I get that one. Gotta guard the fort. Hold it down, and all that. It's all about the children. What was once my immediate family, mom & dad, siblings. They become part of the influence that you gotta watch for. I know my parents weren't always focussed on the right things. And they raised me. I really have to sift out the traits I didn't want to gain from them.
Long winded on that subject, but I feel strongly about it. Main reason, your post. The kids these-days, and what happens when we don't pay attention.
It's disturbing.