I love how progressive and open minded the younger generation has become. I hate how even the educated amongst you have used your intelligence to justify what is, in all actuality, the laziness of our youth. There is always work to be done. There is always an old woman in need of care, always children that could use a tutor or a house in need of repair. There is always work to be done, that will never change. But there are not enough people willing to do it. And not nearly enough people willing to do it because they enjoy doing it.
Sorry, friend. But opportunities are not always just given. Most of the time, they have to be taken. But from my experience, people now expect for a little work and dedication to go a long way. It doesn't work like that now and didn't back then.
Its not really a question of how "progressive" and "open minded" younger generations are today. There are kids out there who do want to work hard and do something worthwhile, but its far more competitive today then it ever was back in the 60's and 70's. Today you get a college degree it means you are qualified to tend bar, (its astounding how many college grads actually do that). Its also relevant to take into consideration the actual cost of living today. Back in the 60's and 70's a middle class house was less than $100K, maybe even $50-$60K Brand New. Now its close to $300K, kids today dont know how they can even come up with money for something like that. Its very disheartening.
But as for your problem with your youngest. Taking a harder line with him is basically your only option. Give him plenty of chores to get done, if he doesnt get them done throw out his X-box. If he doesnt get the idea, take away his home cooked meals or whatever he eats in the house, etc...
Anything regarding therapy or coddling is just nonsense and only leads to enabling.
Is it normal to want my son OUT OF THE HOUSE!?
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I love how progressive and open minded the younger generation has become. I hate how even the educated amongst you have used your intelligence to justify what is, in all actuality, the laziness of our youth. There is always work to be done. There is always an old woman in need of care, always children that could use a tutor or a house in need of repair. There is always work to be done, that will never change. But there are not enough people willing to do it. And not nearly enough people willing to do it because they enjoy doing it.
Sorry, friend. But opportunities are not always just given. Most of the time, they have to be taken. But from my experience, people now expect for a little work and dedication to go a long way. It doesn't work like that now and didn't back then.
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Just so you know that guy is in his 40s, So it is not just the "younger generation".
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I didn't assume he was. He was talking about decades that a younger person probably wouldnt be too familiar with. But thanks for the heads up.
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Its not really a question of how "progressive" and "open minded" younger generations are today. There are kids out there who do want to work hard and do something worthwhile, but its far more competitive today then it ever was back in the 60's and 70's. Today you get a college degree it means you are qualified to tend bar, (its astounding how many college grads actually do that). Its also relevant to take into consideration the actual cost of living today. Back in the 60's and 70's a middle class house was less than $100K, maybe even $50-$60K Brand New. Now its close to $300K, kids today dont know how they can even come up with money for something like that. Its very disheartening.
But as for your problem with your youngest. Taking a harder line with him is basically your only option. Give him plenty of chores to get done, if he doesnt get them done throw out his X-box. If he doesnt get the idea, take away his home cooked meals or whatever he eats in the house, etc...
Anything regarding therapy or coddling is just nonsense and only leads to enabling.