2007-02-13 21:35:25 · 15 answers · asked by Mr Slug 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I'm saddened by the lack of community responsibility shown here. I think that the main reason that our kids are the way they are these days is because we as adults do not set boundaries for them. True, it is is mainly the responsibility of parents to do this but as a community shouldn't we all be looking out for each other and each others kids?
2007-02-13 21:42:31 · update #1
none of ur business mate
i would help someone being attacked yes - have done so - but wouldnt go round playing police, the parents are worse than the kids half the tikme
your stance is admirable but ultimately unrealistic tripe
2007-02-13 23:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by ms vicci pollard 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and I would try to get more information, eg., name of their school, where they live, and contact the school - they usually have liaison officers. Too many people these days think that the behaviour of someone else's child is none of their business (and indeed a lot of parents have encouraged that belief). I think, however, that to a certain extent children are the responsibility of us all; many years ago communities did care about all the children within that community. It may be that the parent of that child thinks that he/she is safely at school and in the school's care. What if that child was in some way harmed during the day, where would the blame lay? Attending school isn't an option, it's required by law and the child's parents are breaking the law when he doesn't attend, even if they are unaware of the non-attendance. (I'm thinking of under-15s in particular, as they're particularly vulnerable). The UK has developed a culture of NOMB (None of My Business) and NOYB (None of Your Business) and IMAJ (I'm Alright Jack), and a recent UNICEF report has shown our children today have the lowest well-being in the developed world, with the USA close behind. And we can't blame it all on the government!
2007-02-14 05:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by uknative 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. I don't want verbal earache and these days if you even look at anybody under 16 you've got a flock of Social Services and possibly Police (is this a paedophile?) types surrounding you in nanoseconds. That's the way it is these days and why we're 40th in the kids' quaility of life survey.
2007-02-14 05:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes we should be backing parents instead of insulting them and giving children excuses to skip school. It's a fact that parents are being fined for their children skipping school or who has led their parent to believe they are on walking route to school and a decision is made by a child to play hookie. So, a teenager who is dropped at school and decides to rebel against school rules and their parent's is being taught their actions are not their responsibility. I also think this suggests there is no difference between the child and the parent. A world that labels this same behavior narcissistic (no difference between child and parent)is creating narcissism in children by not allowing them their own identity. To be able to take responsibility one needs to know who is skipping school ...the child or the parent. Who is doing this? In my opinion those that find ways to make money off of children. Let me go even further with this on the issue of suggesting breaking down the spirit in a way that it's ok for people to use people or be used. Absolutely...if you see a child or group of children lurking during school hours do something about it by saying so.
2007-02-14 06:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, these days they'd probably give you a mouth full and then steal your handbag.... I'm only 27 and already feel like alot of kids of today are disrespectful and rude!
2007-02-14 05:48:20 · answer #5 · answered by Maz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends - if a teenager in the area I live then I probably wouldnt for fear of being attacked by them !!!!!!!
2007-02-14 05:40:07 · answer #6 · answered by starlet108 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no cos its there fault if they want to grow up and be a low life not mine i couldnt give to hoots
2007-02-14 05:57:07 · answer #7 · answered by rainbow*lily 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no way man!! these are kids were talking about they would probabley have knifes, Guns, grenades, petrol bombs etc....
and really its none of my buisness
2007-02-14 05:43:12 · answer #8 · answered by kingof kings 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They'll learn more mucking about than in school probably!
2007-02-14 05:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
no because their scummy parents are probably watching from the window of Pound Stretcher.
2007-02-14 05:39:39 · answer #10 · answered by John 1 · 4⤊ 2⤋