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They're not making a comment about "kids these days," though. They're making a comment about the kids who grew into being self-centered assholish adults.
by scruple 7y ago
They're not making a comment about "kids these days," though. They're making a comment about the kids who grew into being self-centered assholish adults.
- ceejayoz 7y agoSure, and the point is that every older generation complains about an upsurge of this behavior in the younger generation. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20171003-proof-that-people-have-always-complained-about-young-adults https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20171003-proof-that-peo... > “We defy anyone who goes about with his eyes open to deny that there is, as never before, an attitude on the part of young folk which is best described as grossly thoughtless, rude, and utterly selfish.” - 1925 > “Parents themselves were often the cause of many difficulties. They frequently failed in their obvious duty to teach self-control and discipline to their own children.” - 1938 > “They think they know everything, and are always quite sure about it.” - 4th Century BC