caring for others

Because we live in a fallen world, with fallen people. We are always short sighted and evil is not really taught but it's natural in us. The way forward is, let's not be like them :) Your post reminded me of the same thing that happened this morning. I had pancakes at McDonald's, there were kids outside who looked like they hadn't had breakfast yet. I usually order only 2pc pancakes but this morning, I had 3pcs. I realized then after that the two slices were meant for the kids, and that I will only have one for myself. They flocked and feasted with the little blessing extended to them. The smiles on their faces were priceless! :)

Sorry to hear that. As you may have seen in my posts here, I have helped a homeless family here since xmas. I did it, because its the right thing to do. I hate to see people who dont care to help one. Very sad. Have a super day there.

Hello Sheilla, that has something to do with the upbringing or breeding of the child, if they were not breed with discipline, most likely they will do that. karma would always comes to those who doesn't treat the poor well. but mind you, most poor people in our country are being used by either syndicate or gang that uses poor to collect money. Can't really say that we need to be more active in being givers. some are just plain lazy and incapable.

I think if we don't want to give, we just have to say so. And even if the beggar insist then we should tell her politely that we have nothing to give, not insult and rebuke her.

There are really people who are heartless. If that teener won't like to give, he don't have to insult the old woman. He has no right to do that just because the woman asked something from her. We just hope that he will realize that what he did was not good.

I noticed that also... Teenage today is different from teenage before...teens today are very aggresive, and a lot of them do not observe respect to elders...Actually I don't know who should be blamed about that.. the parents? or the outside world..

This is one instance that you saw, and I have seen far too many instances already of these beggars throwing the food they got from teens, from working class people. and That is horrible. I gave 5 pesos to a child and guess what the child did? He shouted at me and called me names and said I was greedy. i hope you would see there is always two sides to everything. And not everyone is like this and does not feel for the poor people in the street. There are still kind souls that helps in every way they can. (And God blesses them more). It is a different thing, of course if the beggar did not do anything and she or he gets an insult, i would totally rebuke and even control that woman and tell her to back off if i was in the place and see her doing that. It is inappropriate, if you cannot help, just shut up and walk straight if you do not want to give... but to insult them for having nothing is uncalled for. i do get you on this.

People nowadays are less about others because they care more about themselves. In our generation today, most people are in a competitive mood. The competition is not even just in a race or game but its everywhere -- in the office, at home, with siblings and many more. Thanks a million for this discussion which reminds us that we ignore the caring part of being human. Let's be sensitive to the needs of others not just ours.

Yes i also notice what you are talking about. Some of our teenagers in today's generations acts no respects to others feelings. I believe that respect first teach inside our home from our parents and implemented in family. Practice this value of respect to each and everyone at home and outside. Caring for others is our initial feelings. First again from home them it's also teach in school because respect is included in values education. It is very simple way that no need to study how in school but self-respect can do. And the most who know it first are us, the elders down to generations. Let us teach them and be a good example to them. Sometimes and real thing the big influence came from watching from the screen.

Alot of parents don't discipline properly or teach the kids how to treat others but don't put all the blame on the parent. Some parents care very much how their kids act and treat others and try to teach them right and the kids just do what they think is right or what they want to do. Also it's not just teens and kids its everybody adults alike. Everyone has treated people badly in their life or been treated badly and it's just not right. if i had seen that lady begging for something i would have given her what i could. I know what it's like not to have much money and want for things so i wouldn't be ignoring someone or not giving to someone who asks for it. Like when someone on the street asks for change for something i give what i can when i can. I would want the same treatment so i treat others nicely. Also i feel bad for people that don't have money or food or a home etc.

I agree, the generation with ours nowadays is sad. They don't respect their elders anymore and they always think they are right. But I also blame partly for the parents that don't actually discipline them the way we were disciplined back then. It's just sad, but sooner those teens will realize when they are all grown up.

Its now a materialist world my friend. You are valuable till your income is good or you are charming at least. No one cares value of life. Moreover some teenagers are not grown up with proper parenting. It is common in micro families. The children of joint families understand better on caring for elders. Thank you.

I can understand a bit those kind of people acting like that because of practicality. they only follow the flow of our community for now, unlike the old fashion that many or almost all the people gives their help to anyone especially for the beggars. but for me I need and I want to still follow our old generations like we helping each other, giving good examples to everyone especially for love and peace.

yes people only care for their selves

yes its true teenagers now a days also are really different way back the time of our mother and father, some don't know or don't give respect parents and older people. i am sad to know that they don't use of what they are learned from school.