Originally Posted by
dubord207
I did follow up with the young man yesterday with a note offering some "positive reinforcement" as they say.
As for today's kids, I'm with those that feel there is a dramatic difference in modern attitudes, some good, a lot bad and a family "disconnect" in many instances. It doesn't take a sociologist to see this. How many of the folks on this site didn't have a job during summer months while in high school? Very few I guess but what about today's kids? Just one simple example.
I'm glad I grew up when I did and had parents that took the time to point me in right direction (especially when I preferred the wrong direction most of the time!)
I agree! I have been trying hard to help my 14 year old find a summer job. I called the blueberry companies and was told that they no longer hire kids to rake because they did not show up and those that did were not willing to work. Even the farmers have stooped hiring teens to help with hay. I find it sad that when I was a kid I had to turn work down because I had to much offered to me and today I can not find any for my son
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