There is moral decline in the modern American society ? Is that true?

Question

I'd say that there is such a thing. But do you understand that this has nothing to do with less religion?

It all started in World War II, the labor shortage led to a loosening of restrictions on child labor. Many families couldn't survive on the low pay that soldiers received, encouraged them to get jobs, and this encouraged teenagers to get jobs early, causing changes in teenagers behaviors: Use of "adult" language, sexual acivity, etc.

Therefore, what is seen as a decline in morality is really just teenagers' greater independence.

Source: ISBN 0-7876-3831-5

Run James Run, please just read the whole effin' question and understand what I'm saying

Answer 1

No moral decline at all. It is the same old stuff that has always been done. It's simply more public.

Answer 2

"independence" seems to be occurring at younger ages. I have seen behavior and dress in children at an elementary level that is astonishing. I was a substitute teacher at the end of the school year last year. During one assignment I was teaching fourth grade (8-9 year olds). I was informed that I would have to keep a close watch on a pair of children because they would sneak off to make out under tables and in closets. I could not believe it. I think for kids today, the exposure from television and movies is having an alarming effect. And yes, it is leading to a moral decay.

Answer 3

Myth.

You call a time of segragation "more moral"?

*Edit* I read the whole question. You are implying there used to be this thing called "the good old days" when bad things didn't happen. Listen, teens got pregnant, people abused drugs, there was violence in the cities, children got abused in the 50's 40's and for thousands of years before. "Leave it to Beaver" was not a documentary or even truly representative of the real 50s.

Not to mention, in the early part of the century and before, child labor was a huge problem. I'm not talking about teens. Children 9 years old loosing arms in the mill towns of the northeast.

America has made great strides in equality and justice since the time of segregation, lynchings, and the rampart domestic terrorism of the KKK infested time pre-Civil rights. I would not say sending black children to inferior schools, intering Japanese in prsion camps, a time with no child sex abuse laws, inequality for wome etc, "more moral". Our morals as a society have not declined since 1945.

Answer 4

Mmm, I think some things are sort of going down hill -- like the services we have for the poor.

But as a whole, I don't look back to the lynchings of the 1940s and say, "wow, that was such a moral society!"

I wrote an essay arguing exactly this once.

Answer 5

As always it depends on what you define as moral. If you have a problem with other people living their lives the way they want, then you won't like America today.

If you mean immoral in terms of causing harm, there is that, despite the resurgence of religion. Mostly attributable to drug relatedcrime, which is caused by the illegal nature of drugs.

Answer 6

When the president fights for the right to torture and people mock those who work for peace, and suggest that there are "undeserving poor" in this world who don't deserve our help, then there is a moral decline.

But compared to the early 1900s where they had orphan trains and "servant classes" and kids lost limbs in factories, we're much more moral.

Answer 7

In a wide swoosh to left field, I'd say you are partly right. In a bland way. I heard say (actually, I read it) that America "invented the teenager" in the 50's. This of course led to everything else which you can figure out.

Answer 8

How many times were schools "locked down"from the 40's to the 80's.How many schools 90's to present?

What cities from 40's to 80's had gangs?How many 90's to present?

How often did kids curse parents and other adults 40's to 80's?How often 90's to present?

I could go on.

Answer 9

The scenario you paint is plausible, but seems overly simplistic. Social phenomena of this nature are dependent on MANY factors, so I'm not prepared to say that this has NOTHING to do with religion (or lack of it).

In order for me to receive what you are saying, can you direct me to your research/white paper(s) on the subject? Can you cite your sources?

Tom

Answer 10

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