looking at the generations of today when exactly did the morals of young people start to disintegrate?

Answer 1

I think the downturn actually started in the middle 1950's then has gotten progressively worse each decade thereafter.

--That Cheeky Lad

Answer 2

Preface: Sorry if I sound like a rotten old egg, which perhaps I am.

1. This has been going on since the beginning of fashion & social expression.

2. Life cycles from one extreme to another.

3. The Regency Period followed the Wild Baroque times. The Depression followed the Roaring Twenties. Etc., etc.

4. New societies define new rules of societal behavior & correctness. Old ways become verboden, or just antiquated with the current times.

5. Politeness & respectful interaction socially never falls out of favour, except for those who move in ignorant circles.

6. As far as morals, that's very relative. But if it impacts me as a taxpayer, I fight back. I don't believe in having children that can't be afforded. It is not a trophy any longer to show a big family, but selfishness toward the rest of society. Overcrowded classrooms are the result of overpopulation.

That's my take. Good Luck and Warm Wishes.

Answer 3

I would analyse as follows:

Phase 1
Since the end of the WW2. People, especially the younger generation, has become more decadent as they have not experienced the hard days of the war.

Phase 2
Since the amount of information and versatility of views on value rapidly increase after the development of communication technology in 1980s.

Phase 3
Since the end of so called "the Cold War". The deterioration of the morals among the younger generations since has began international phenomenon.

Answer 4

That must have been our lot. Introduction of the pill. Free love - the 60s. However, morals are not just about sex. I think we still had a certain amount of respect for other people. This seems to have disappeared during the 90s. Since then there has been an increasingly egocentric view of society. If you've got it, why can't I have it?

Answer 5

I believe that with each generation there has always been that "typical youth" perseption however, I do believe anti-social behaviour is worse today (I mean just look at the Government iniciatives we have in the form of ASBOS etc)

Studying for a degree in Advice studies we touched uon this topic and asked whether it is just a case of "kids being kids" or whether there is a wider problem where by education today is at fault and we need to look at classes in school and, whether parents know how to discipline effectively.

Because of today's "suing" culture a lot of people including parents and teachers don't want to enforce discipline for bad behaviour for fear they themselves may get into trouble and that really is sad.

Answer 6

Late 1970s

Answer 7

When those who are older forgot that they were once young people too and forgot that each generation has its problems with morality with either loose inhibition or a exaggerated prudish manner. When those who are older forgot to raise the younger with respect and either pushed them to grow up too fast or not at all. When people forgot to tell their children that what they believe and knowledgeable about was to be true with themselves. And especially, when someone older ask what is wrong with kids today, when they were the ones who raised the children to have responsibility in themselves,to teach and allow the younger to learn from their mistakes. Also, to look to their history and past for the answers.

Answer 8

Probably with the second generation of people. Adults have been complaining about young people forever. There is a quote of an adult complaing about how the youth disrespect their parents and are lazy (sorry I cannot remember the exact quote) and it is credited to Socrates.

Answer 9

I would say that the average age of today's generations losing their morality is 11.

Answer 10

Since they start to watch young people and cartoon characters behaving cheeky and naughty on TV and Hollywood films.

I'm talking from my experiences. I thought I had to behave like them to be recognised and respected as a cool and modern person in order to fit into the Western society.