We’ve got a lot of great things to look forward to this year.
Least of which is the economy.
Many are feeling the pinch of high gas prices and can hardly wait until the ‘bonus’ checks are received from the government.
Some contractors, realtors, businesses and restaurants will tell you that they feel the squeeze.
But in reality, this is just making better businessmen and women out of all of us.
The cycle repeats itself in various degrees and at different times.
Still, life goes on.
Well, depending on who you talk to, you would get a different response.
The great things to look forward to also vary depending on one’s perspective.
The gloomy news about so many kids not graduating is disturbing.
Even more concerning is the bold and unbelievable possible murder plan of their teacher by the Georgia children between the ages of eight and ten.
Our local police will tell you that children of today have no respect for authority.
Employers will tell you they can’t get good employees.
So what’s really happening?
Possibly the kids are so frustrated that no one pays any attention to them.
Pressure at home and at work is causing change everywhere.
It’s a matter of perspective and how one deals with their own personal situations in their own way.
This is where character and the example by the parents come in to play.
Unfortunately many children live in a single family home and are handicapped without the benefit of having both parents.
Grandparents play a larger role in raising the children today.
Some children are left to be raised by their teachers.
This puts undue pressure on the education system.
Some would say the government took away control from the parents a long time ago.
So what’s the answer to get things back on track with our children?
In my opinion we need to put accountability right where it belongs instead of blaming everyone and everything else.
If parents aren’t being parents, state it. If teachers aren’t being teachers, state it. If teenagers aren’t being responsible, state it.
Call it as you see it. Let the chips fall where they may.
In time, the truth will prevail and things will get back on track.