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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