attitudes change and not always for good
@isaias29 (30)
Venezuela
July 30, 2019 9:05am CST
A few days ago I received a video on my whatsapp that has left me perplexed and very thoughtful. The video is about a mother who took the cell phone from her son while in the car (I imagine that because of bad behavior) because of this the boy ran out and jumped off a bridge and ended his life. In my time and I am sure in the lives of many of you the punishments were stronger but we rarely took that attitude. I think that is why we are good people, because we were corrected in time so as not to take such attitudes.
Now things have changed a lot, and the punishments are not so strong, but I see with concern that this is not forging a good character. that is, how an electronic device is given more importance than its own life. We see that every day people have accidents because they are improperly using cell phones and other electronic devices, they not only put their lives in danger, but also that of other people around them. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to explain to a relative: oh I'm sorry! run over your loved one and kill him for watching social networks.
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@profree2019 (1218)
• Barquisimeto, Venezuela
30 Jul 19
What you tell is terrible, but it certainly has to do with bad parenting from the beginning. When we let our children do what they want because "it is now", "you have to respect their space" and things like that, we are encouraging a line of authority to be met, which although many do not like it, it should be. Respect for authority is a rule that even in animals is met, there are signs, there are gestures that inspire respect and therefore control. When I say control, I am not referring to behavior management, but rather to parameters framed within common sense, which, when applied, allow men and women of good to be formed.
I remember very much that my mother, severely punished us according to our fault and made us understand why. And thanks to that I form a healthy family.
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@popciclecold (38549)
• United States
31 Jul 19
When we were kids, there were no cell phones, and you did what you were told. Sorry to say those days are gone, but not forgotten.
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@Starkinds (32712)
• India
31 Jul 19
I'm agree with you. There lack of understanding.
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@Loverabbit (3401)
• Karachi, Pakistan
31 Jul 19
@MALUSE "We" does has a broder scope than just to say "all of us" my lady. It's not right to come hushing everyone with sarcasm sometimes we should understand the gist rather than simply highlight the imperfections or what's more correctly as deemed/thought-to-be imperfect. We can include as a choice of all we deem fit doesn't has to include criminals. Don't get me wrong but stop looking too highly of self 
@isaias29 (30)
• Venezuela
30 Jul 19
My point is that previously parents physically punished their children, and after those few children did not say: I leave home, and never left.
I have seen with some concern, that now even for the simple fact of removing their cell phones or not letting them leave their place, then the children hate the parents, or even try to attack them. that's what my point refers to
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@Loverabbit (3401)
• Karachi, Pakistan
30 Jul 19
yes we definitely need to put sincere attention to upcoming generations and their schooling.....disciplinary actions dont have to be rough or physical punishment but sincere attempt to cross check and teach and guide to whats right will shape our future generation to be as good or better human beings then what it would be if let unattended.
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@Ladanger (14578)
• United States
31 Jul 19
Everyone is addicted to the internet now. When i was 15 we still had those flip phones and i would sneak and by myself one because i wasn't allowed to and i had Myspace. Wow some kids now don't get disciplined because just by my grandma giving me the ugly stare i knew i had to get my act right. These kids are SPOILED BRATS !!!
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
1 Aug 19
Blaming is useless. A good constant communication could be of help. Family bonding is another, among others.
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