Going through the local convenience store yesterday paying for gas, a mom and her son were ahead of me in line by a couple people. The kid was probably around twelve or so and they were obviously continuing an argument that had started earlier in the car. Even though they were trying to keep it low key, I could tell that the child was very aggressive in his interaction with his mother.
As the guy ahead of me moved to the counter, I could hear the son call his mom a "dumb b*tch" as they went out the door. It wasn't loud but it made a few of us in the store look through the window at them as they walked to their car. I expected mom to lay into him for talking to her that way but it looked like it didn't even phase her. Did her son speak to her all the time to where it doesn't bother her any more?
Respect for others is key to surviving in this world. Lack of respect for others shows a lack of respect for oneself. There is no excuse for not showing others basic expressions that you value them as a human being. To me, it starts with family and close friends. That is the breeding ground for future success.
I wonder how long it will take that young man to learn how to treat his mother even when he is angry. He is young and it is not too late but it worries me that this behavior will "catch on" with other young people who haven't learned fundamental principles of trust and respect.
2 comments:
How do parents let this happen? This is how we get these kids growing up and having kids and then ignoring them or hurting them because they learn that everything is all about them and they can do what they want. I hate that! Those parents are to blame! They get what they deserve.
Most parents are way too liberal in their child rearing views. Kids are allowed to take over and they think they are or on the same level as the parents or higher. Kids don't understand the long-term consequences of lacking respect.
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