I hear it often enough - "What happened to good manners?" "People are so angry!" "Why are people so impatient these days?" Generally speaking, civility appears to have been lost and we need to get it back. This is what Baby Boomers have to say...
"We take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. However we would like to point out that it was NOT the generation who took:
- the melody out of music
- the pride out of appearance
- the courtesy out of driving
- the romance out of love
- the commitment out of marriage
- the responsibility out of parenthood
- the togetherness out of the family
- the learning out of education
- the service out of patriotism
- the Golden Rule from rulers
- the nativity scene out of cities
- the civility out of behaviour
- the refinement out of language
- the dedication out of employment
- the prudence out of spending and,
- the ambition out of achievement.
And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others!
So there you have it from Baby Boomers of which I am one.
What are your thoughts?