Hello Charles,

> I just wanna say I'm a father of 5 (son 24, daughter 20, daughter 10, son 5)
> and 5 grandkids (2 boys 3 girls) and I love them all, but damn seems like the
> older ones give you more headaches than when they were kids!!!

Me thinks part of it is the time we (They) live in and the social
differences that exist today versus when we young. I can only speak from
life experiences but many of today's teens have little respect.  And I
don't really blame today's teen. Children learn behavior and attitudes
based upon what they see around them. Another major factor in my opinion is
the amount of technology and the impact it has had on today's kids. And I
don't mean just today's teens. Heck, I see 4-6 year old's walking around
with cell phones texting away. Gone are the days when kids played games
outside with other kids and had face to face social interactions with other
kids. 

We look at today through yesterdays eyes. What we as parents and
grandparents see today has become the new norm for today's kids. I have six
kids (4 Boys, 2 Girls). Some are respectful and use words like please,
thank you, sir, and mam. While others are likely to tell you to go get
screwed. Non of my kids are teens any longer and now have their own kids
who in some cases have their own kids.

I'll pause here as being a parent is one of those discussion topics that
can seem endless. :-)

> Love them to death!

That's all one can really do.


Jeff


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