The theory of teenage disrespect and where it comes from
Forums › General Discussion › The theory of teenage disrespect and where it comes from-
I want to hear from everyone. Parents, teachers, and most importantly teens themselves to why thy have such a rep for being disrespectful. P.S. I have my own theory but I'll post that later after hearing from others.
-
Cuz there is no discipline allowed.
-
Mac miller, ha funny
-
Most things are learned in one way, shape, form or another.
-
The short story:
It's called DESIRE. if you desire to be a respectful person, you will be one. If you DESIRE to not care what people or your family or friends or peers think, you will not. Remember, there are consequences for your choices in life. So what do you Desire to be? Look in the mirror. -
James Dean 🚬 🚗💨
-
I punch disrespectful teens in their chest so hard, their shoulders kiss.
I don't play with children I may have very well fathered. I'm a grown man.
-
i think because parents became SOFT, when i was a kid, and i was disrespectful it was either a good slap to the face or a punch in the chest. nowadays i see parents only yelling or doing something called "grounded"
-
Not all teens are disrespectful, but for those that are the blame should be on the parents. No discipline and the constant need to provide a so called better life for their children has simple led to an entitlement issue. In north America anyway. 🔫🔫©
-
Parents have become soft. Very soft. As a teacher I've seen it and had to deal with children who know of discipline. It's a burning shame.
-
Alot of that depends on the parents and their indiviual style in which thy raise their kids. Corporal punishment is being used less, but that does not mean it is extinct. So from educators and parents alike what do u mean by "softening". Just in general punishment or concessions or what exactly.
-
Personal space is a very importantant thing for most teens
-
Also just to throw in some food for thought. Remember the old adage: "children should be seen, not heard"
-
🔥PRagon🔥ADD ARF wrote:
Ok pragon as a 14 year old what is your position on this issuePersonal space is a very importantant thing for most teens
-
My parents have always treated me like an adult. I never had religion, political leanings, or even social issue beliefs, pushed on me growing up. I might have been a handful sometimes, but when I saw that a lot of my friends didn't have the same options I did, and were forced to be what their parents had planned for them, I just naturally developed respect for them. I love my parents as now as an adult, as much as I did when I was a teen. I did disregard this respect here and there, but I learned from all the choices, social interactions, and situations, I've encountered. I'm so glad they let me have enough freedom to be able to gain the life experience I needed. I know for a fact I'm a better person for learning from a lot of the negative stuff early. Im not sure if i would have learned moderation if I did the things I did as a teen, now that I'm in my twenties.
-
I won't say we are disrespectful as a group.
But society has brought us into the "we can do what we want" culture.
I believe, as we force kids to learn and grow more and more, more disrespect will happen.
I mean, honestly. I now have knowledge of more advanced math than both my parents. I've surpassed them in everything but English(mom was an English major).
Another observation, being a teen, is that people forget heavily how they were at 16 years old.
This generation of parents come out of a group of rebellious social gamechangers. Look at the hippies.
They say we're disrespectful. However, we're not listening to Hendrix and smoking a blunt.
So there is trade-offs. -
@greenman I would have to say that I disagree to a point while I do agree that children tend to think in the same respects as the parents because thy are more exposed to thier opinions than anyone elses. But to counter that arguement is the fact during the teenage years thy develop opinions because as with all people thy are independent persons with their own free thinking minds. And because many are free thinking thy develop independent opnions sometimes contary to thier parents. This is where the saying "opinions are like assholes, everyones got one" comes into play
-
I was a disrespectful shitty teen. my parents tried. it came from knowing and seeing things and the constant frustration from adults and feeling like I was set up for failure, or blamed for shit I didn't do just because I was labeled as a "bad kid" or troublemaker. I got beaten up enough. I had teachers put their hands on my over developed young body and some of my classmates. I would try to stand up for the right thing and go to the school administration and they'd talk to me like I was making up stories.
I'll never forget the sheer rage and frustration of understanding how the world works and not being taken seriously. I was respectful of those who treated me like I was of value and recognized that I was insightful and intuitive. not just smart-but-doesn't-apply-herself. it's not just parents but every adult who influences the teenage mind. I learned more about respect from Madonna and Eddie Vedder than I did most adults in my life.
-
Once, I saw 3 kids across the street. They had BB guns, and were shooting anyone in the head who got close by. They had baseball bats, and were trying to knock out street lights. They looked 13-ish and they were laughing as they did it.
-
When I was disrespectful I was put over my fathers knee and spanked. And I'm glad he did. Kids think they can get away with anything scot free these days. I'm a better person for having been disciplined...thanks dad
-
My guess is that most kids who grow up being disrespectful is because they weren't ever respected by their parents or others around them. Kids learn by example. If they aren't shown respect, they won't be respectful. See Teks post above as a great example.
-
why simply cause most of us resent grown ups
-
__Don_Line__ wrote:
ok those arent evry teenager and i am insulted if u thought that and those guys are punks they are slimeOnce, I saw 3 kids across the street. They had BB guns, and were shooting anyone in the head who got close by. They had baseball bats, and were trying to knock out street lights. They looked 13-ish and they were laughing as they did it.
-
I've only got 1 month of being a teen left. But my way of thought is
If u don't respect me. I won't respect you. -
And btw, my parents arnt soft. They earnt my respect. Just because I got a slap in the face dosnt mean I will respect everyone. Thts just me tho...
-
Guns wrote:
AgreedNot all teens are disrespectful, but for those that are the blame should be on the parents. No discipline and the constant need to provide a so called better life for their children has simple led to an entitlement issue. In north America anyway. 🔫🔫©
-
I'm a teen. I am not disrespectful. Unless you are disrespectful to me!
You earn respect, it's a two way thing! So if you talk to me, like a piece of shit or a stereotypical chavvy teenager, then I will be rude to you. 'nough said. -
pffft. every generation rips on the teens and claims they are disrespectful.
-
I respect everyone I meet. I'll smile to them in the street. Ask how they are ect.
In return i get treated shit. The other day, I nearly got punched by a 35 year old man. His wife had to stop him. He was willing to punch a 15 year old disabled kid because I smiled at him
You don't deserve my respect, but I will still give you it. In hope that one day, you'll return it.
-
Superyan wrote:
...so true...I respect everyone I meet. I'll smile to them in the street. Ask how they are ect.
In return i get treated shit. The other day, I nearly got punched by a 35 year old man. His wife had to stop him. He was willing to punch a 15 year old disabled kid because I smiled at him
You don't deserve my respect, but I will still give you it. In hope that one day, you'll return it.
-
I am 14, I always give someone my respect unryl I can see who they really are. If a teache is bad at teaching and bitches and moans then i don't give the slightest bit of respectto them in class.
![[][]](https://turfwarsapp.com/img/app/ajax-forbutton.gif)
Purchase Respect Points NEW! · Support · Turf Map · Terms · Privacy
©2021 MeanFreePath LLC