You're right mate, but I'm at a loss also. I don't how it go to this. It's a combination of many things I suppose. Consumerism, MTV, materialism, higher wages and the Kardashians? I don't know. What I do know is there's a lot of ill-mannered people out there, kids and adults. I think that's the sad result of the loss of family values. Just my opinion. Maybe also people don't think they have the time for manners. I mean, who has the time to say thank you, or please. And to smile at the checkout operator at the supermarket? Wow, that smile would take a whole millisecond out of a person's life.

People are so caught up in their own lives. Too interested in what the Kardashian's are doing to engage with their own life. Kids see it and copy it from a young age. Parents giving their kids phones to keep the quiet etc. Pathetic.

Your friend's kid on the playstation? I've heard the same before. I don't have the answers though. I'm not a parent unfortunately. All I can say is that my kids would know how to light a fire, snare a rabbit, shoot a gun, kayak, navigate off map and compass and a myriad of other things. They'd also respect their elders and have manners. It's how I was brought up. (Well, I wasn't taught all the outdoorsy stuff, I learned that later, but the appetite for it certainly started as a child.)

Thanks for your comment man.