Why do parents not act like parents anymore?

Question

Why do parents not dicipline their kids anymore? Kid have no respect for any one or any thing any more. And why do parents never take the blame for their kids actions? Aren't you the ones who raised them to be the way they are?

Yah I'm a mother and Yes I know it's not EVERY parent but there are more than alot. As for freedom of choice yea I know kids will have it some day but until they are 18 which is leagel age the parent is still responsible according to the LAW!! Sad but true so I hope my kids getting diciplined in their young lives helps them to understand how to make good caring choices when they are older. Just like tried to make for them while they were younger.

Answer 1

new age ... "what my child do something wrong" attitude. wasn't all that long ago if a child was disrespectful he suffered the consequences and then had to deal with his parents and their consequences.. it was called caring and concern for another.

Answer 2

I did get pregnant my senior year of high school but my kids never go unpunished. I don't care if we ARE out in public. They know if they act up, they'll get a swat on their butts. I'm 20 now and I'm still in the toddler and baby phases. My kids are 1 and 2. Their father and I do the best that we can with raising them right. My kids don't cuss and they no not to hit anyone. The big problem I have though is that when they spend the night with grandma, they come back not behaving. I noticed that grandma lets them get by with a lot more than we do. My 2 year old pick up telling me to "shut-up" recently. She got her leg smacked for that one. I really get irritated when they tell me no. I always give them the same ol' speach "I;m the parent, you're the baby." My kids are 1 and 2 and I think they are pretty well behaved. I see other kids that are close to their ages (mine are 1 and 2) and their parents will let them do whatever they want. That really pi$$es me off. I've seen parents sit there and let their 2 year olds say $hit and fu** and they do absolutely nothing about it.

Answer 3

1st off, after a certain age, children are responsible for their own actions. Parents can show a child what they should do, but in the end a child (or anyone for that matter) has free will and chooses what to do.
As for parents not doing what they should ... This generations parents are youngetr than ever and since they are being told they can't discipline their children (and actually believe it), and most come from broken homes with no preparation or good examples, they don't know what to do. Unfortunately, no one is required to have training to have sex and children, and we all learn as we go. Children don't come with instructions and we tend to parent like our parents did, or if it was really bad, as opposite of our parents as possible. Some times it takes great discipline on behalf of older children to do what they know is right even if the parents are lacking in those areas. If there is another adult you can look up to, do so. Good Luck and I hope this answered your question

Answer 4

I dont know where your getting your info from but it's pretty biased to think that it's all parents that are acting like this. This is a one sided question that doesnt explore the other half of the problem. Not sure how you were raised or what kind of parent you are, if you are even one. My parents and the ones I know arent like that. You cant just go and make accusations on "all parents" you should re-phrase it.

Answer 5

apparently it is illeagle to disipline your kids now. You cant yell at them, spank them or anything. They just dont learn anything any more and they know it. I have 3 young children and it sucks cause they really know when to act up. Parents dont take an active interest int heir kids anymore becuse they are still kids them selves. It is really ridiculios now days.I haev been accused of child abuse 2 times and found NOT GUILTY both accounts, but it is scary. I was spanked or whatever growing up and now i am a very strong professional in my town. but a friend of mine was very spoiled and never disaplined and she is a pot smoking, drug dealing, alcholic that really has no future. kinda funny isn't it/

Answer 6

Maybe because most "parents" now days are kids themselves and the other majority are too scared to touch their kids and now they are out of control. Insane isn't it, I am glad I am not the only one who feels this way

Answer 7

b/c they're all single moms who were knocked up in h.s. & are now livin off the child support of the guy they screwed over

i agree w/u
i have no idea where it's comin from, but i'm fed up w/it
i have no problem disciplining someone else's kid if he's outta line

Answer 8

If this isn't a troll then 'I Don't want to live on this planet anymore!' :P

Answer 9

They are afraid of their kids not liking them. They don't realize they that doing an injustice to their children by not disciplining them. They want to be friends. My husband and I want mature, responsible children and therefore, we do discipline.

Answer 10

I think honestly that parents try to be their children's friends more than their parents! Causing them to be able to do what they want or what is cool now! Like having sex, drinking, smoking, and other stupid things!
They don't want their children to hate them and feel that they need to do what they want in order to win their children's approval? And who said we need to win our children's approval? NO ONE!
Some parents just use it at justification for their actions!