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Grandevou, truly, if my toddler grows up to be like you, I’d say well done to me! Right, no need to let your head expand too much, just keep on maturing in the same manner you’ve been doing so far.

[autumnbronze]

:goodpost: grandevou :celebrate:

[Sun_2010]

Good Post , grandevou

grandevou:

Perhaps instead of criticizing our generation, parents like yourself need to remember who raised our generation.

Totally totally agree. And will keep in mind.
Thank you for so gently reminding us, grandevou.

I often find middle aged people have a greater tendency to be self-fish and self centered and often narrow-minded than teens...
often self-centeredness in youth occurs more from ignorance than being intentional.
As one get older one has the exerience to show empathy, some instead become cynical and suspicious

[grandevou]

Thanks for all the positive comments


Regarding respect. Yep, respect should be earned. What I was trying to get at is that mutual respect is important.

I do agree that there are some teenagers who are rude and selfish, but attitude is not defined by age. Just like how character is not defined by sexuality.

[Happy Mama]

grandevou:

Let me break it down for you - the three things any parent needs to provide to their children.


1. Unconditional love
2. Respect for them which will develop into mutual respect
3. Teach them to be kind, honest and loving individuals.

Good grades are nothing. Seriously, if you raise a kid without garnering respect and kindness, to put it crudely, just dump you as they go on living their glamorous lives. As long as you have these three, they'll be with you through the course of your life.

:goodpost: Well said, grandevou!!!

[autumnbronze]

grandevou:

Thanks for all the positive comments


Regarding respect. Yep, respect should be earned. What I was trying to get at is that mutual respect is important.

I do agree that there are some teenagers who are rude and selfish, but attitude is not defined by age. Just like how character is not defined by sexuality.

Well said, grandevou :celebrate:

[Joseph27]

Great post :celebrate:

[dunnoleh]

grandevou:

... What I was trying to get at is that mutual respect is important. ....

You listed mutual respect as one of the items to be provided by parents. Why?

Mutual respect comes naturally when both parties earn each other's respect.
This applies to everyone, not just between parents and children.

[Funz]

dunnoleh:

grandevou:

... What I was trying to get at is that mutual respect is important. ....

You listed mutual respect as one of the items to be provided by parents. Why?

Mutual respect comes naturally when both parties earn each other's respect.
This applies to everyone, not just between parents and children.

Think there is truth to what grandevou is saying. Children learn from parents. Parents must first show a child what is respect for the child to be able to reciprocate. It all starts with the parents.

[dunnoleh]

Funz:

... Parents must first show a child what is respect for the child to be able to reciprocate. It all starts with the parents.

Agree that parents must show a child what is respect.
It is a parent's duty to teach a child.
And the best way to teach is for parents to show respect towards grandparents, ..... right?

However, a child must still earn his or her respect from parents.
Mutual respect cannot take place unilaterally.