Blame the parents. I started working at the age of 15 as a nurse's aide at a major hospital. My parents told me that as long as I stayed in school, I didn't have to pay rent, but I was responsible for everything else (luxuries like movies when they were ALOT cheaper than they are now, clothes, entertainment, etc.). Once I graduated, I paid rent, even if it WAS only $150/month. It taught me how to survive and for that I am truly greatful. I admire my parents for bringing me up right. I have passed on their values to my daughter and am very proud of the way she turned out. I just wish today's parents would do the same instead of spoiling them rotten, giving them whatever they want just to shut them up and get their kids outta their faces.

I watch "Nanny 911" and it makes my blood boil the way kids are today. No respect for anything. My parents also taught me to respect my elders. I would never THINK of raising my voice to someone older than myself. I always called elders Mr. or Ms. and said please and thank you. Somehow, with today's kids (not call so don't go bashing me for labeling anyone) there is no such thing as respect. It's very sad.