There are two things that really catch my attention about this site:
1. I may be wrong about the ages, but it seems to me that younger people have little if any self-restraint when it comes to their sexuality. I'm not an old fart, but the attitude seems to be "act now, consider consequences later." It's not as if we're living in an age where that kind of thing makes any sense.
2. The ability to express oneself clearly or think critically doesn't exist. I find myself skipping a lot of questions because they don't make any sense at all.
Our parents probably said the same things about us, but has anyone else noticed this? Not bashing, just making an observation.
2006-09-26 06:34:18 · 19 answers · asked by Le_Roche 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Again, I want to say that this is not about bashing, I'm just trying to get it. No of us, myself included, are beyond considering another point of view to gain understanding. I meant this to be an honest, thought-provoking question, not a put down of younger generations.
2006-09-26 06:49:14 · update #1
u appear to be of the "older" generation mind wise of the baby boomers......remember---it is a personal choice what and you and when you decide to "act now"....and just because they do decide to "act now" does not mean that they have done so irresponsibly.....and also remember this is just talk---talking and doing are two different things
2006-09-26 06:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by sunbun 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I know exactly what you mean. The questions from the younger generation really disturbs me. I guess they learn these things from the TV and the Internet. And you wonder how can a parent find out if it is their child asking. I have my computer in my bedroom which when my son is on the Internet, I am right there watching TV. I live in what they call a shot gun house, so you have to walk through my bedroom to get to the other rooms. So, I know what sites he goes to.
Now a days it seems the kids are getting younger and younger with questions about sex. The kids are more freely to speak their minds on the Internet, but I don't think they could speak openly about some things. I hear kids all the time talking about things in the open that I was not allowed to talk about unless it was in the privacy of my parents home. Some seem to think they know more than we do. (At least my kids still think so)
Seems like the schools are pushing kids to learn things alot earlier than when I was in school. I notice with all my 3 kids that the oldest (age 29) and the middle child (age 26) wasn't pushed as bad to learn things as my youngest (age 16) who is now in high school.
I don't think our parents said this about us because we were brought up alot differently. Times change and so did parenting.
2006-09-26 06:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Dottie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not just you. I am one year past the "official" baby boomer generation, but I know what you are saying. In fact, when it comes to the whole sexuality thing, I've noticed the changing attitudes about sex and sexuality for a long time-not just here, but in general throughout the younger generations. They tend to be a lot more forward and casual about sex and sexuality in general than what I think our generation is used to.
Also, like you, I find myself skipping a lot of questions and even responses that don't make any sense.
2006-09-26 06:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by Leroy 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As a non-boomer I will make some observations, being caught between your overly self rightous generation and the young generations behind me.
When the boomers were teens they were expirementing with drugs, free love, comune style living, etc etc etc. The jumping into life styles such as were lived by at least a portion of the teens and college kids in the 60's was considered immorale and threatening to the older generations, the lifestyles led to massive venerial disease outbreaks, commune life that led to Charles Manson and Jonestown, and lots of really bad poetry and stoned observations of life that meant nothing to anyone not stoned at the time. The lifestyles also led to the civil rights movement, end of segregation, feminist movements, and teh fledgling days of the gay rights movement. Take the good with the bad.
Stop being so hollier than thou, your generation is bigger not better get over it.
The day when the nations direction, investments, legislative agneda and angst is not controlled by you guys is one to look forward to, no single genration should have as much sway as you do, you have abandoned your ideals and become everything you claimed to hate as kids, let us (all people younger than the boomers) have our own identity without fear of your rash and illogical opinions.
2006-09-26 06:42:52 · answer #4 · answered by Steven K 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well I think some of the questions need thinking about - usually because people have used a spelling check and can't spell, thus they don't realise it is suggesting the wrong word. Sometimes we just don't notice, and, these days thinking critically and putting an argument forward are taught at a decent level at University.
As for what people talk about - surely that is what it is, like text or cyber sex. Maybe they do, do some of the things they talk about, but, I think that you will find that sitting at the keyboard and chatting/flirting is considered fun in itself.
Please don't worry about the young 'uns they will soon saying the same sort of things as you don't worry!
2006-09-26 06:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is a general lack of critical thinking. Not just here but everywhere. Fortunatelly some 20 year olds and even younger are stepping up and taking responsibility. There is hope, it just seems pretty bleak sometimes. I want to congratulate those of you who took this question seriously. It will be easier to think about my son's future when there are some people who do want to be appropriate. There is a time to play and a time to work, and so on.
2006-09-26 06:45:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's not so much the questions but the answers I find disturbing. Half the people on here are trash who hang out at bars trying to get some, they probably go to sex addiction therapy groups to look for some too. Sorry, I'm not a baby boomer, I"m 20 but I agree with you completely.
2006-09-26 06:37:34 · answer #7 · answered by chris 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
my mother remembers she said where they had orgys and open sex parties on+ off campus. SHE says the hippies had 5-10 sex partners in one nite. SO i am wondering if this is any different. ANd did you notice they are playing the baby boomers songs on some of the comercials?ANd that hard rock is no different then the 70s music? YELLING and screaming in the mic.? THIES are my mothers comments she is 54 i am 27. I agree with her.
2006-09-26 06:41:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree. Many questions involve very young women with one or more babies wondering about what they should do about their cheating boyfriend, for example. FIRST get married, THEN have a child after a few years. It seems like common sense to me. I, too, have been forced to skip many questions, some containing interesting phrases, or written by people who are clearly in pain who I would like to help. Lack of coherence, puncuation, or even basic sentence structure, however, prevents me from being able to answer.
Here's a theory for you to consider, though: maybe people with positive upbringing, strong moral character, good education, and effective communication skills are less in need of advice from strangers!
2006-09-26 06:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
as a baby boomer I whole heartily agree with you on both counts. What bothers me as a woman is that we came so far only to sink into the lower depths. Why did we march and protest for the rights of women only to have our children expose their breasts on TV and talk like truck drivers. The young women out there should read and talk to women our age and see what they now have and go out there and become the leaders of tomorrow.
2006-09-26 06:43:37 · answer #10 · answered by desert_kats 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
IMHO, the youth of today are out of control partly due to lack of responsible parenting!!!!
I can't wait till it's time they have to leave mommy's and daddy's house and go out on their own. Big surprises in store......... Damn, I was no angel as a teen, but at least I was respectful, and had my sh*t together. I also feel the whole rap glamorization and this 'effin ridiculous "gangsta" crap, is partly to blame. And this is NOT being racist! Just callin it like it is.......... Since when is being a dumb, penniless, wannabe criminal, cool???? Good luck getting real jobs, kiddies!! LMFAO!!!!!!
Mr Happy
:o)
2006-09-26 06:52:33 · answer #11 · answered by hagtagg 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋