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It's too easy nowadays for people to turn a blind eye. Most are afraid to step in as it's "not their kid so it's not their problem". I think part of the problem too is that children aren't being taught basic manners and morals anymore...or so it seems. In this day and age with both parents having to work (or in a single-parent case where it is imperative that you work) children seem to be left to their own devices and in a lot of cases the friends they have is their support system and where they learn a lot of their habits and attitudes. This, to me, is very sad. I feel very fortunate that my parents mind my boys for me while I am at work, eliminating the worry I would normally have as to what/where the eldest is after school when I'm not home.
And, as smothering as it can be at times, I would love to go back to a "village" approach where the elders are respected and all the adults have a hand in looking after the young. It provides close ties and respectful attitudes. Unfortunately living in the bigger centres and hustle and bustle of everyday life this just doesn't happen anymore.
And, you look at the society we live in now.... (for good or bad) you aren't allowed to step in to reprimand a child that is doing something wrong. Yet, there are too many parents out there that allow their children to just run free. They are too tired/stressed/uncaring to mold their kids and teach them good from bad, right from wrong, etc.
I guess all you can do is teach your children as best you can and hope they have the inner-strength to stand up for what they know is right when they are away from you.
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