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What is it with the human race we all want to be treated with respect but nobody teaches their children manners any more why? do we expect our schools to do it for us?

2007-03-23 13:07:01 · 15 answers · asked by flickerboo 3 in Society & Culture Etiquette

i always remember people saying to my parents how well mannered we where as children and still are as 30 and 40 year olds always saying please and thank you

2007-03-23 13:21:39 · update #1

15 answers

it,s the sign of the times i,m afraid flick, nobody cares about who cares,and a lot of who cares does,nt care, if you get my drift. there,s so much greed abuse self centeredness, in all walks of life, from politicians and clergy downwards, how can you expect respect from the bottom of the pile, and i don,t mean that disrespectfully.society has changed for the worst, and we have done it i,m afraid.don,t lose any sleep take care

2007-03-23 13:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Ken M 3 · 1 0

Because, we live in a 'me' society; and an 'I want it now'.

The pace at which we live and work provides little time for the amenities. Being well mannered takes time and effort. Precious few want to put forth the effort in this arena. Some still have the absured belief that "nice guys finish last". What they neglect to understand is that the ill-mannered, rude and neglectful may not finish at all.

Another reason for the lack of politeness, common courtesy, and manners; is the fact there is no one at home any longer to teach the young ones. Career for both parents has become the all consuming priority, not the needs and the socialization of their children.

The incredible numbers of "cattle corrals" more commonly known as day-care centers are a blight on our society. They cannot and were not meant to take the place of the parents guidance, teachings and example. Sadly they have become a dumping ground for our most precious. Add to that the horrible 'role models' they have thanks to the sordid and warped ideas of the television and movie industry gurues, not to mention the internet, cell phone imaging etc.

We are reaping what we have sown. Schools, day-cares and the like no matter how oplulant, expensive or impressive; will never be able to replace the day to day teachings and guidance that every child has a right to from his/her parents.

The reason why children were better behaved and more respectful years ago, is because they were taught on a daily basis by mother, neighbors, the church and their community. We expected good behavior and suffered the immediate consequences if we did not behave well and respectfully.

Unfortunately and to our everlasting shame we have sacrificed the children in our society on the altar of GREED!

2007-03-23 13:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by cj 2 · 1 0

This is because of the way they were brought up and the kind of environment we are in. Nowadays, parents are too busy working to make ends meet that they just don't have time for the kids anymore. The kids learn from one another and from the media (TV, internet, etc) and it's not a surprise if they lack manners when they grow up.

Today, it's cool to be rough, to use swear words, to demand for things without having to use their Ps & Qs. The statement "manners maketh a man" don't apply to the new generation - to them, it's outdated!

2007-03-23 18:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by Seng Kim T 5 · 1 0

I think that people who don't teach their children manners don't really care for them. I also think that the parents expect their children to grow up on their own and alone. I think that parents just think schools and teachers teach them and care for them... I think some schools try their best. I hope this helped you!

2007-03-23 13:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by deb 1 · 2 0

Thats the way there raised up Either they have no parents to teach them these manners or the parent didnt care to teach them.

2007-03-23 13:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

manners are subjective. Good for you for being well mannered. I was also very "well mannered" and incredibly suppressed as a child. I will not put my children through that type of upbringing.
to me manners is a superficial substitute for really caring about people. My love for people show through my compassion and generosity not through my superficial thank yous.

2007-03-23 14:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by uz 5 · 0 1

I don't know if there is really one good answer, but I do think it begins at home. Parents these days for some reason seldom bother to teach their young essential courtesy.
A sad state of affairs!

--That Cheeky Lad
"Cheeky but nice"

2007-03-23 13:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0 0

adolescence, they will grow out of it just like you and I did. Sorry you have to put up with it though but at least you can guess in twenty years they will be saying the same thing you are right now about the next generation.

2007-03-23 13:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by Jason 3 · 0 1

Because most parents are absolute idiots. They have no business raising children. They're totally self-absorbed and amoral.

2007-03-23 13:17:20 · answer #9 · answered by JD 4 · 2 0

It's the way you were brought up. Bad parents have a lot to answer for.

2007-03-23 13:22:29 · answer #10 · answered by b97st 7 · 2 0

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