What are your observations on society and where it’s headed?

Posted by: Rainbow

16th May 2011 01:27pm

Have we evolved into a narcissistic society, as the media have alleged? Do you think the importance of manners and etiquette is less essential? If you live in a country or regional area, is there more of a community spirit and comrade in your district? I really would love to hear your opinions on this issue so please do share your thoughts.

Jubie

17th May 2011 07:17pm

the level of common sence and respect seems to have droped significantly and it makes me wonder if it has much to do with the fact that there arnt as many mums at home anymore. I know its really hard financialy not to have both parents working and that most people dont have the choice but if we all stayed at home and instilled the values WE want in our kids instead of hoping the daycare teachers will would it be different?
or has the programing we allow our kids done the harm? i know parents who let there 6-10 year olds watch R16 movies and tv programs but i also believe that most R16 movies should actually be R18 or AO. it seems to be ok to allow our kids the things we were too young for at the same age.
the other really big issue I see is the media itself, if there wasnt so much horrific stuff on the news at 6pm while kids are up would we be so afraid to introduce ourselves to the neighbours? would it hurt to start playing one feel good story at the end of the news like they used to instead of putting it in the late news???
positivity and happiness is actually addictive and contagous.... remember how when someone laughs you laugh with them??

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