
Originally Posted by
Col Forbin
Yes that was a little harsh, however, if that's how you feel I can't change that. The problem is, I don't have a problem with most of the things you listed. I don't have a problem with corporal punishment in school, however, I would never hit someone else's child. I don't see any problem with someone spanking their own kid, within reason of course.
I am not blaming all of this on the lack of parents - But even DJD has admitted that the lack of parent involvement is the single biggest problem in public schools, and I think that extends to other aspects of society as well. How can you blame it on the video games, and the media. I love Grand Theft Auto - would I ever allow my child or any child play that NO, and any parent that would has made a poor choice.
So if you want to blame someone like me for today's problems, go ahead. Keep in mind it is my belief that learning of values, ethics and morals start at the family level - and the majority of influence leading towards the devleopment of those take place at the family level. I don't expect the schools, the government, and especially not the media to have a major contributing affect on instilling these values on my children. It is my job as a parent to teach right from wrong - and many parents today are failing at that.