I hear ya; I sympathize/empathize/whatever about the cultural deterioration. but you know what? Most of those dumb ass teenagers are gonna grow up just fine, and the ones who don't probably wouldn't have back in the day either. And at some point, their sports fanhood will probably even kick in hahahaha.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker 

I agree with this, for the most part. Things change with time. The changes aren't necessarily good, or bad, they are just simply different. The change will always be difficult for some to deal with, and many will think everything is going to hell. But for the most part, things just continue to change but the majority of people still remain "good." Yeah, one wouldn't be likely to recognize society if they could see it 100 years in the future, but that's just how things are, for better or worse.

Originally Posted by: doddpower 

True, but I'd estimate 90-95% of the change you see would be technological. I can say first hand about change over 60+ years now, and it's like that.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker 

Eh, I think more things change than just technology. If for no other reason, technology facilities changes in almost every other aspect of life; from farming, to business, to social interactions, and basically everything else. I haven't been alive for 65 years, but I don't need to be as I can notice that change in the time I have been alive. Things are substantially different now than they even were when I was a kid growing up in the country, at least for many.

Originally Posted by: doddpower 

I agree with this, for the most part. Things change with time. The changes aren't necessarily good, or bad, they are just simply different. The change will always be difficult for some to deal with, and many will think everything is going to hell. But for the most part, things just continue to change but the majority of people still remain "good." Yeah, one wouldn't be likely to recognize society if they could see it 100 years in the future, but that's just how things are, for better or worse.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 

Just to be clear.. I am not saying we are doomed as a nation based on my opinions.. but many are pointing to the gun as the problem in today's America. It isn't the gun.. it is social aspects such as parenting and influences that are the problem, IMO. This article just supports an aspect of that..

We will survive.. certainly, but we most definitely can and should improve as a nation.. for the short term and long term.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z