Is Discipline Non-Existent These Days?

[Momof4]

I'm sorry, but I also disagree with you daycarewhisperer. I grew up in the days when I came home from school, got supper on the table because my parents were farmers, so I think I can speak to the example you are using. We all worked together to keep home and family together, picking tomatoes and hoeing the soya beans. But we played outside with our friends all the time because it was before the age of technology and had lots of free time and family time too. All my clothes were made by my Mom and our food was healthy because we grew our own garden, canned, pickled, you name it.

Ok, then when I raised my children here in the city I was flabbergasted as technology took over in the 80's and 90's and I didn't have a clue how wild city kids can be either. I grew up a sheltered hick kid! So as my children learned new and interesting teenage issues I learned them too.

Now, my daughters are protecting their sons because they know how bad it can be growing up in the age of technology.

Mumstheword, I love that you said this:

I totally feel that there is a lack of discipline today. It's not just discipline though, it's a lack of involved parenting. Kids are not taught respect and manners and acceptable behaviour. Some, Parents have decided they want to be their kids friend. Some are just unaware I think. Some are too busy with work or too into themselves to take the time with their kids.