Why so much violence today?

SGM Mikel Dawson — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:11:44 -0400

I asked myself this question and then started looking back at my childhood.
1. Respect - When I went to school if we got out of line the teacher would take the appropriate action. When I got home I didn't want my folks to find out because I knew they'd back up the teacher / principle and then I'd get it again. I think I turned out ok.
2. When the school day started, in my home room, we began the day with the pledge of allegiance and then the teacher said a prayer, so began the school day.
3. Kids weren't drugged up. We played to get rid of excess energy. There were shop classes and vo-tec type of courses one could take, and many did because they didn't do well with the books.
4. I don't suppose drugged up kids watching the violent video games has much effect.
5. My parents had time for my brother and I. They were involved with us. We had house rules and as long as I lived in my Dad's house, I lived by his rules.

Too much time is spent on trying to treat the symptoms. So much talk about new gun laws - how many bad guys are going to turn in their guns? Do we also now add knives? No we need to get to the root of the problems. I'm sure there is much more many of you can add to this list.

Response by LCpl Craig D. Pfautz made Oct 9 at 2015 11:20 AM

LCpl Craig D. Pfautz — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:20:53 -0400

Kids these days have no respect for anything, I have 3 daughters,8 6 & 4.
I try to teach them right from wrong but most of all to respect people, themselves & other people's property.
More parents should get back too (old school parenting) with some discipline & boundaries...

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Oct 9 at 2015 11:28 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:28:01 -0400

There's less violence today. Violence has been steadily declining for 30+ years.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Oct 9 at 2015 11:29 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:29:57 -0400

SGM Mikel Dawson Spot on Brother.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2015 11:57 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:57:33 -0400

I actually very much agree that a lot of children are not raised with the same values they were 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago. Of course not everyone was then either, but I think the percentage is expanding. And of course many are parenting by TV which, as you somewhat alluded to, has its drawbacks. The easy way isn't usually the best way.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Oct 9 at 2015 12:57 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:57:24 -0400

One addition: Parents are often struggling to meet their financial requirements (or living above their needs) and send the children off to the lowest bidder....do you really think they have your best interest in mind or just getting thru the shift!