Children are just people like anybody else. So why should people be "extra sweet" to them?
2007-08-07 05:42:46 · 35 answers · asked by cprime17 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
First of all, they are not "people like anybody else". They are children, not small adults, children! Although how a person turns out is dependent on multiple factors, one of the MOST important things is developing sound ideals. How much influence did the adults in your life have on your becoming who you are now? Children learn by example. It is a battle, a war between selfish immature desires, and doing the right thing. It is up to us ADULTS to show children through example the benefits of making the right choices. So, the answer is, so that they can have the best possible chance of turning out to be kind, caring, sensible, loving, happy adults. Have a GREAT day!
2007-08-07 06:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by Silva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People have always cared for their children. We are mammals and therfore its in our instinct to protect and nuture our young however I recall reading that the nurturing of children the "niceness" as you might say has greatly increased since the Renisance Period of our history. That is to say that prior to modern times children where in a be seen but not heard type of existance and people had children primarily to work the fields for their farms and such. I am not saying they were not nice to them but the concept of children being our biggest gift and raising a child to do well in the world through education and nurturing is a product of the last several hundred years most probably due to the fact that people's basic needs are more met today(in general) than in the distant past and therefore parents can turn their attention to the future as opposed to only being able to survive the present. The concept that children are a gift is larger today than in the past as a result of our societies growth and changes in social mores.
2007-08-07 07:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by snoopy22564 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand your question and know where you are coming from.
I am a mother of ten (10). They are all up in age now (16yrs- 25yrs old) but during and until recent, I didn't understand why I had to be nice to them until it dawned me, I was once a child myself. Yes, they are miniature adults but they do not have the maturity that adults are suppose to have. The Good Book states, "train up a child in the way they should go and when they get older/mature they will not depart from it." They have to be taught kindness and love. They mimic those that are over them. You must portray sweetness towards them so that they in turn will know how to treat others. Love the children and don't turn them aside even if they are difficult to like. They need love and understanding too!
2007-08-07 06:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by Dee D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that children should not go to prison, it'll mess their lives up, but I do hate the rules that all adult must be "exta sweet" to them. Back when my parents and other adults i know were kids, people did not go "easy" on then like adults do today. Going "hard" on a child biulds character, whereas going "easy" on a child can make them lazy. I really don't see why we go so easy on them. When I'm a parent, if ever, my children are going to be working hard.
As for disipline, I hate it when parents let their children go crazy in public. I believe that a proper, non-abusive spanking is a necessary part of life. It's not fun, but it's required for maturity.
2007-08-07 05:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Cute T ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are not just people like anybody else, they are still developing and deserve to be in a nice environment.
For example, if someone were to randomly go off on a child about something, I can guarantee that the child wont really understand what they did wrong.
2007-08-07 05:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because however we treat them will affect how they will be as a person: optimistic or pessimistic, low self-esteem or high self esteem. The more they learn to love themselves in a non-materialistic way, the more they are able to give, change the world for the better, and lead happy lives, without addictions or eating disorders. Then that gets passed onto their children, and the cycle continues. Children are the future.
2007-08-07 05:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by Tue T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know about "extra sweet", but I know that children are the future of our generation and they grow up to be as taught, so if we raise them with love, morals, ethics and principals we can hope for a polite, gentle, human who cares about fellow beings. On the other hand if we raise them like adults(like we treat each other), then you are just getting another adult or worse.......
2007-08-07 05:49:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humbug !!! they are innocent and vunerable, would you not rather ignore them than terrify them.
Society isn't asking people to be "extra nice". What society is saying is - if you can't be at least civil to children then leave them alone.
Its mothers saying be extra nice but what not every mother understands is nobody loves your kids like you do. (i am a mother - and I spend time with other kids !!)
2007-08-07 05:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by bambam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be nice to everyone. Children need more attention & understanding than adults. Most people make a fuss of children if they like them,if you don't like kids they can usually sense it so the tend to avoid you anyway.
2007-08-07 05:47:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Back in biblical times children had no rights and were possessions and could be killed on a whim. To-day in certain copuntries very poor children (street kids) are shot on sight and regarded as vermin. I do not want that, and treat children as somethng special making allowences for their innocence and general lack of knowledge. They are fun as they try to find their place in this big bad world. yes sometimes I want to ring necks
2007-08-07 10:24:02 · answer #10 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋