The Youth of Today
So I go to the mall last week (Friday night to be exact) and it was such a disappointing experience. I was there w/ my day care center (my 4 kids and 2 nephews) and my sister in law. Well of course, the kids can't just stroll by the food court w/o chanting and expressing how hungry they are all of a sudden...So I'm forced to be a good mommy and buy them something to grub on. So my sister in law goes and finds seats for the day care center and I go get in line to order the food. Well if u recall I said this was "Friday" night and all the little freaks are out...And I don't mean that in a good way. By freaks I am referring to the little teenage bastards who are swarming the mall in herds... They aren't buying anything, and they're only crowding the place. I know, I know...I used to do it too BUT neither I nor any of my highschool friends were ever as rude or annoying as these little (boy do I really want to cuss here) bastards.
So, I will explain the root of my unhappiness and anger. I'm standing in line w/ one of my kids and in front of me there's like 5 kids of which only ONE is buying anything. They're loud and obnoxious. Anywho...Since Burger King is just sooo busy trying to fill their orders they ask us to wait. As I'm walking away from the counter one of these little *%^#$ backs up and bumps into my baby...(yeah, u can see where this is going right). So, since I feel that we are both (partly) at fault I say excuse us. And start walking away. This little heffer (had to be at least 15 or so) looks me up and down and says nothing then has the audacity to roll her eyes at me goes over to her little friends and says something to them. Now for those of u who don't know me, well I can get pretty ghetto, having grown up in L.A. and all...And ESPECIALLY if u just messed w/ one of my kids. So, I looked at her walked up to her little crowd and said "I know ur talking about the apology ur owe my boy, and he's waiting" (still in a calm and collected voice). All of a sudden all of the hackling stopped and it gets silent. The girl looks at me and says excuse me (u can tell she's embarrassed and a bit pissed that I just put her on the spot in front of her friends).
I guess what I'm getting at is, what's wrong with these kids. They don't know how to say please, excuse me or thank you. One of the little *^%$# was at the burger king counter asking for a bag and simply demanded " I need a bag"....There was no please, or a freakin thank you when she got it. I mean what is it w/ them? I'm sure their parents HAD to have instilled some kind of manners. I bet u they don't act like that in front of their parents (well maybe some of them do). I swear to you that there is no way ANY of my children will ever act like they have no sense. I am making it my personal mission to FORCE manners on my kids. They will never disrespect anyone or make me look bad. Anyways...Just a bit disappointed w/ these teenagers now a days. Ughhh.....
So, I will explain the root of my unhappiness and anger. I'm standing in line w/ one of my kids and in front of me there's like 5 kids of which only ONE is buying anything. They're loud and obnoxious. Anywho...Since Burger King is just sooo busy trying to fill their orders they ask us to wait. As I'm walking away from the counter one of these little *%^#$ backs up and bumps into my baby...(yeah, u can see where this is going right). So, since I feel that we are both (partly) at fault I say excuse us. And start walking away. This little heffer (had to be at least 15 or so) looks me up and down and says nothing then has the audacity to roll her eyes at me goes over to her little friends and says something to them. Now for those of u who don't know me, well I can get pretty ghetto, having grown up in L.A. and all...And ESPECIALLY if u just messed w/ one of my kids. So, I looked at her walked up to her little crowd and said "I know ur talking about the apology ur owe my boy, and he's waiting" (still in a calm and collected voice). All of a sudden all of the hackling stopped and it gets silent. The girl looks at me and says excuse me (u can tell she's embarrassed and a bit pissed that I just put her on the spot in front of her friends).
I guess what I'm getting at is, what's wrong with these kids. They don't know how to say please, excuse me or thank you. One of the little *^%$# was at the burger king counter asking for a bag and simply demanded " I need a bag"....There was no please, or a freakin thank you when she got it. I mean what is it w/ them? I'm sure their parents HAD to have instilled some kind of manners. I bet u they don't act like that in front of their parents (well maybe some of them do). I swear to you that there is no way ANY of my children will ever act like they have no sense. I am making it my personal mission to FORCE manners on my kids. They will never disrespect anyone or make me look bad. Anyways...Just a bit disappointed w/ these teenagers now a days. Ughhh.....
posted by SoozieQ | Thursday, June 30, 2005
3 Comments:
You go girl, lay down the law with the manners! My brother and sister are trained pretty well, in front of us. My mom is the same way you are, she hates rude children, so she's ALWAYS on my bro and sis!
i HATE teenagers.
i've hated teenagers ever since i went to boarding school.
i hate that by age i'm still considered one, i hate being lumped in with those shallow, ignorant, bastards.
so yeah, i share your pain.
OMG, I know exactly what you mean. I was just ranting and raving about these bleeping teenagers yesterday. They were loud, rude, obnoxious and had no manners or shame. Just awful! What is the world coming to? Thank goodness for moms like you!
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