What happened to this world?

I think the kind, decent people are getting harder and harder to find. Nowadays, you see people who don't smile, who hates their jobs, and who sure wouldn't want to do for others. And even worse I see a generation of children who are being given everything they want WITHOUT having to work for it. When I was a kid, Christmas was something you looked forward to all year long; now, kids have Christmas all year long. I see children telling thier PARENTS what to do and the parents take it. I know this wasn't exactly on topic, but to answer your question, I think people are just getting more selfish. Its all about me me me now.

I agree, the media makes it seem so horriable outside that people are scared even to do anything. I mean yes the world has become pretty bad, but when all you hear about is the killings and bombings its a wonder anybody does anything at all. I still am very sincere. Any time I see someone do something mean to someone I just think.... How can someone do that, do they have no feelings of their own inside???

too many questions, brain hurts.. nice post though..

When were we any better? I'm not saying that to be antagonistic... I just can't come up with a point in history against which to compare now, and say we've really come down.

the life still and must go on.

Just couldn't resist responding to your post. My husband and I are of the opinion that maybe this all goes back to the generation behind ours...our parents generation (or grandparents for the younger crowd ;) We hit a point as a nation both World Wars were behind us...the Great Depression had past etc.. For the first time people were on their feet enugh en mass they no longer had to work long, hard days just to keep themselves fed. The older generation was well intended I think, but suddenly things began to shift...kids were suddenly being given lots more than just their basic needs...they no longer had to work hard for the things they did get, it was all being handed to them, and it created a selfish, more self-centered, self-absorbed individual (think about how many middle aged folks you may know of who still are dependant on many ways on their elderly parents etc..., rather then being the givers as once was the case)...then amplify that by a second or even third generation now...work ethics have all but dissappeared form many people's way of thinking...The "ME" generation has further encouraged putting #1 above all else and will justify wrecking an entire family, or throwing away everything because it's what "I" want in the moment...so that justifies it...I mean I am being true to myself seems to be the refrain. I agree whole heartedly with your post...I mean the guy who is asking for help on the corner...my blessing is in the giving of the gift....what he does or does not do with a gift I hand to him...that's his responsibility and something he has to answer for in the grand scheme of things. I also concur that the way people choose to live and behave is directly connected with just why there are so many unhapy, miserable people in the world. I donate in excess of 30+ hours per week as a volunteer..not to get patted on the back or to make points with this one or that one ...but because it feels right...it is deeply satisfing to give back to the world I live in. I could take a full time job for the hours I put in as a volunteer each week and have more money in my household...but it's not a factor...I live by what I beleive in...and never once has my family been homeless...never have my children gone hungry...our needs have always been met. Personally I beleive that as long as we live true to what we beleive to be right and give from a willing heart whenever possible, our family will always be ok

I know a lot of good people.. but we're all sort of old fashioned.. I think life is so fast paced, people don't have time to be friendly or good friends, etc.. We don't see our friends often, just once or twice a year, maybe three.. so it's not close involvement.. same with our families.. We love our families, dearly.. and our friends.. but it's not close day to day living.. so when we see each other we very much appreciate it and love to see each other.. and no time to get on each other's nerves maybe.. I used to fear people, way back years ago, before I found the Lord.. but after that, I began to really love people.. Also, I'm not in the rat race.. So not much tension there either.. But I better knock on wood!! We've known our friends for thirty years.. or more..

I have been asking myself the same question for some time now. My family and I have been in a difficult situation, and we have never seen so many doors shut on us, and we step back and think these are the same people who come to us time and time again asking for help which we glady gave, and now that we are in a rough spot, they shut the door and act like they have forgotten what we did for them. It's so easy to say no, I think they are afraid of loosing something if they help out, the whole thing is they don't even offer to.

I think this is the reason as a nation we need to stand up and call BS on all of it. I'm raising my son to be a gentleman, I've spanked his behind when he needed and I'm not afraid to do it again. No one will tell me how to be when they're all mired in greed and selfishness. Hard work and an honest living seem to be a long lost memory. This is a rant I've had many times on my myspace blog. It disgusts me the shape our country is in, there are times when I have hope and there are times when like you I could just hang my head for all the morals lost. We the people need to rise up and say enough. I'm doing my part starting at the polls.

the most worst thing i can think of is corruption

I think FEAR took over the world. Everyone is afraid they will be hurt. Can you imagine if Jesus had been afraid? Where would our salvation be. He even knew we would hurt him but he also knew there were still those who would be hurt by him being hurt. Just dont give up, there are more caring people whom just have to get past their fear. Great topic daughter, mom

There are still a lot of good people in this world. They may be hard to find,but they are out there. Faith in humanity is a tough thing to have anymore with the way this world is,but if you look hard enough you'll find that people really do care for one another.