Times have changed !
Well who would have thought, 20 years ago that we would be talking to people across the world like this. I love the new techology. It helps us all with everything in our lives. Whether we realise it or not.
It’s a awesome new world for us white nomads but as for the younger gerenration it’s not that great.
They have alot to learn, alot live & a great many lessons to learn & live.
They take so much for granted & yet know nothing of life. It’s a real worry. These young people could be looking after us in nursing homes, when we are old.
They have alot learn & do. I have a grandson at 18 & he is nowhere near a place of responsiblity.
He’s a great child but not matured. He works but that’s it. In my opinion he needs a good kick up the you know what.
This just arrived in my email inbox, so as it is on a similar theme I thought you might like it
SCHOOL — 1957 vs. 2012
Scenario 1:
Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.
1957 – Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2012 – Police called, arrests Johnny and Mark.. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it. Both children go to anger management programs for 3 months. School board hold meeting to impliment bullying prevention programs
Scenario 2:
Robbie won’t be still in class, disrupts other students.
1957 – Robbie sent to office and given 6 of the best by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2012 – Robbie given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADD.. Robbie’s parents get fortnightly disability payments and School gets extra funding from state because Robbie has a disability.
Scenario 3 :
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor’s car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1957 – Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2012 – Billy’s dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy’s sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison.
Scenario 4 :
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1957 – Mark gets glass of water from Principal to take aspirin with.
2012 – Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.
Scenario 5 :
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from July 4th, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a bull ant nest.
1957 – Ants die.
2012- State Police, Star Force, Federal Police & Anti-terrorism Squad called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, Feds investigate parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated. Johnny’s Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.
Scenario 6 :
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary . Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1957 – In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2012 – Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.
good one moviegran…:)
Hi Pollie
Thanks for the comment, appreciate it. not been a member long, just getting used to the site.
Haven’t seen you in the chat room yet.
Maybe we could be friends
I live in Australia. I am married with 4 daughters & 5 grandchilden.
Regards Karen
yes moviegran…..all a bit different when we were youn…oh god I am sounding like my mother!!! hahahaha
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