I wonder if my parent's generation looked upon my generation (40 now) as slackers, unmotivated, unprepared and generally a contribution to the decline of America as we know/knew it.
I think I did fine growing up. I knew I was more of an exception than the usual kid my age. I was more mature at any given time in my adolescence than my peers. I took responsibility for my actions. I believed in commitment, respect and honor.
I raised my son with these values but since he's "smarter" than me, he has a whole different philosophical approach on life. I mean, really different. I wasn't perfect by no means but I knew my limitations and my expectations upon society. My son doesn't believe that he's bound by the rules of society and has longed to leave and venture out in to the world because he feels he's ready. (He'll be 18 this summer) and have graduated HS. He's smart, really smart. Almost too smart, in my eyes. Like engineer smart, can solve complex mathematical equations and figure new algorithms for Rubix stuff and extremely focused when it comes to solving problems out that he wants solved, but he can't hold a conversation with an adult, coherently. I think he?d make a good programmer or engineer. He picked engineer as his major for college.
I know it's because his brain works a little differently than mine, but he really doesn't care about alot of stuff in his "emo" world. I can't seem to make him care about the things I think are important. I guess he will learn his own ways.
I am worried for my kid and also curious if it's just me and my warped view of the world today.
Cliff: Just answer poll.
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