what is wrong with people today...

I wonder if people are so afraid of each other any more that they won't get involved in even the simplest things? We are a paranoid people and the news we hear and see every day only makes it worse. Neighborliness has turned into isolation as we all sit and live virtually through our computers and TVs.

Hi Hardworking, I am happy that people like you exist and for real. . As you say it was a morning hour thing and also there was snow I feel that many just didnt notice this. Even if some one did, maybe s/he thought it was just their imagination and moved on (it is festive time across the world and I can think some would behave this way after the late night parties). In India, or better at my place, things like these are rare and many avoid getting involved just to save themselves of harassment from the other people. But your action is really worth appreciation and I wish many others follow Regards, theSids.

Some, not all, people are just raised to not care at all. We weren't raised like that when I was a kid. You did what you could to help out and you were rewarded for the job, by doing the job. I am sorry you had to witness that. I have seen all kinds of things by that way. Especially now, this time of year, a few people out there are all about themselves. It's not right but it happens. You did a good deed by helping the best you can, and never mind the men that walked away. They are sure to pay for it later, when they are in trouble and no one will help them. THings like that come full circle.

Yeah I wonder why no one stopped to help. first I love reading your post and God Bless you and your boyfriend for helping the lady. I do not get it I would help any one that needed help. I open doors for people always smile and say Good Morning etc. I bring my children up to do the same and expect it of them. However people are very rude nowadays and I do not get it.

I agree with thesids. And about helping, i don't say i don't help but i just try to answer your Q about: "what is wrong with people today??" I can think about 2 things: 1) "Live and let Die" some people believe in this way, that there is a destany and you shouldenet get envolve, like if you help to some one escape and than you see at the news that he rob a bank.. 2) Mostly in U.S.A they can soawen you on any thing, i heard a story about a Jeep that got stuck in the mod, another Jeep try to help him and got him out of the mod, but he break the stoked jeep Bumper. The guy that was stok on the mod suit the helping jeep cause he broke his Bumper...

I think you did a great job trying to help the lady. I honestly don't understand why all the other people weren't trying to help in any way. People are just lazy these days, and think of theirselves and no-one else anymore. It used to be better.

I have always been fortunate to get help when I have needed it, and I try to always make sure that others get help when they need it. It is pretty unusual actually to see people not helping around here.

I have noticed this too, and it is a sign of the times that people will often just ignore people who are in trouble. I always try to help if I can if I see people with problems. It has always been my nature to do so I guess. I don't see myself as being particularly good in any way, as I know many people I have grown up with that will always help out when they can. I have also noticed myself that people have helped me, so that are people around who will help and that tends to renew my faith in the world. I remember I got my car stuck on a very foggy night on a grassy verge - there were no markings on the road as I drove along and I couldn't see where the road ended and the grass verge began. The wheels just spun and sank into the mud. Then I heard a vehicle coming along and the guy stopped. He was a local farmer and he had some ropes in his car. He took the time to hitch up to my car and pulled me out of the mud. He didn't have to do that, but he chose to take the time. I wanted to give him some money at least for using his time and fuel, but he would not hear of it. He just unhitched the cars and drove off telling to me take care on these roads because of the thick fog and lack of markings. People like this make the world a much better place, and I believe if I can do things like this, I will make a contribution to happiness also. Every cloud has a silver lining - if you know what I mean. _Derek

I think people nowadays is more selfish due to greed thinking. I appreciate how kindness you are and your boyfriend. You are great and have a big heart and ready to help others...

I have asked myself this same question for a number of reasons. A lot of them like the example you just said. The thing is that there are just way too many people that are just out for themselves and not going to help other people, even if they were trouble. I remember one time where I saw an old lady fall down in the grocery store parking lot. I was on the other end, with several people who were closer than me but I walked over to help, while other people just walked by, despite the fact that there was an old lady down, who could have been hurt and could have been rolled over by a car. Some people these days, I tell you. It does frustrate you sometimes. Still it does give me some hope to see that there are still a few decent people in this world.

I agree fully with you. In this weather there are many people that do get stuck, especially with the fact that there was a baby in the car, how heartless are these people to just stand there and do nothing? Surely they could have gone over and helped get them moving again, especially as they were stuck and it is so cold. Some people can be so nasty. There have been a few cars here that have been stuck and i have helped them out,it is just a natural reaction, we don't want to see people stuck or having to abandon their cars as they can't get home. This was very decent of you and your boyfriend also, as you say it could be someone close to us, maybe if it was someone that the men knew then they may have helped them out then. What has happened to their christmas spirit in helping others out?

that would be kinda akward and your right what is up with the people today

I'm pretty sure mythriddler is right about this, and my answer would be exactly what he/she/it/they/we/I said there. lol

yes, you're really right, it can happen to everybody also to a relative or a close friend. But we (people) think to ourself than to other people so we're very selfish and no care about people near us..

Fear drives people to ignore those sort of situations; fear and distrust. They worry that they will be scammed somehow, that they are walking into a trap. Or they worry about getting too involved and getting caught up in the person's misfortune. Happily, there are people like you who just walk in and take over. Sadly, there are not too many like you. Good on you sweety.

Your right about that. It could be any of us sitting on the side of the road. People just walking by can be very discouraging when you need help. I'm glad that you and your boyfriend stepped up and helped out. Karma will certainly look your way. I don't know why people are so cold now. I couldn't just walk by either.

..because people are not brought up the way we were. We were taught(and we are teaching our children) to help our neighbors and friends....no questions asked. It's a crazy world we live in today. Would rather stand and watch then help someone.

Hi daughter I can feel what you are ventilating here in this discussion people are becoming so selfish day by day, more self centred, they forget that they may need help one day or other.. It is nice to hear, you helped her with your bf, god will reward you for this Thanks for sharing Best of luck. Professor

Why didn't they stop to help her? Because it just might have taken time out of their precious lives to help someone in need,because it wasn't a relative, friend or co-worker, because they don't care and it's not important enough to do so.All of these things are lame and heartless excuses, but, unfortunately, it's exactly the way some people are and the only way they realize how wrong it is to be this way, is when something happens to them and no one is there to help them.

It's so different in the Philippines cause we pride ourselves with the "Bayanihan Spirit", it's an ancient tradition of literally helping your neighbor carry his or her house in your shoulders if for some reason they need to move out (they were bamboo and nipa huts then), this spirit was more or less incorporated into our daily lives, so we macho men hehe ahem, still pride our selves to be the knight in shinning armor ready to help a damsel in distress