Children are no longer taught respect
A change in society that benefits no one
I grew up in a world
Where boys and girls
Were raised to respect those who were older
We said please and thank you
Yes maam and yes sir
But today disrespect has become bolder
Society moves on
Embraces the changes
And no one seems to care
Cursing a senior
Or threatening to fight
Is something I never would have dared
My generation was told
Kindness would be reciprocated
When we reached senior age
We listen to the elder's wisdom
But today,some young folk greet advice
With negativity, threats, and rage
Parents used to back teachers
When children were disciplined
Today they say their kids are right
Schools allow students
Tod dispres-pect staff
And parents to threaten lawsuits or fights
It's sad to see this change in attitude
Everyone accepts disrespect
As the new way of life
For older adults Who new a better way
It's sad to see so much strife
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Cheryl E Preston
Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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