Decades Of Difference---Thoughts To Ponder - Page 4

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

@silkyk wrote:
Nothing has changed...

@silkyk

While the words may be the same, the degree in how/why/when they are happening, has changed immensely.

I could individualize each component of what was said then, and compare it to today's era! That would be more than even I would want to type.

Rebellion or distespect during "his" time, didn't result in elders being physically assaulted, or worse. Too many families or not 2 parent families. While I had only 1 parent, overall it was a very small percentage of the population. Now?

While people have always disagreed with others, maybe even to the point of fisticuffs, over insignificant things! Now too many disagree by seriously injuring others, some even killing them. That was not the same in the era in which I was raised.

The same, or as you say, "nothing has changed"? Not even close to that, in my opinion. There was a time, much of my life, where people could leave doors unlocked.

Now? How many feel safe walking alone in almost any area of their city? Even the small city where I live? I got a CCW Permit for a reason. That reason, was and still is, because "things have changed", and for the worse.

hckynut 🇺🇸

hckynut(john)

SloopJohnB · ‎04-25-2020

@hckynutjohn wrote:
@silkyk wrote:
Nothing has changed...

@silkyk

While the words may be the same, the degree in how/why/when they are happening, has changed immensely.

I could individualize each component of what was said then, and compare it to today's era! That would be more than even I would want to type.

Rebellion or distespect during "his" time, didn't result in elders being physically assaulted, or worse. Too many families or not 2 parent families. While I had only 1 parent, overall it was a very small percentage of the population. Now?

While people have always disagreed with others, maybe even to the point of fisticuffs, over insignificant things! Now too many disagree by seriously injuring others, some even killing them. That was not the same in the era in which I was raised.

The same, or as you say, "nothing has changed"? Not even close to that, in my opinion. There was a time, much of my life, where people could leave doors unlocked.

Now? How many feel safe walking alone in almost any area of their city? Even the small city where I live? I got a CCW Permit for a reason. That reason, was and still is, because "things have changed", and for the worse.

hckynut 🇺🇸

@hckynutjohn I'm afraid you are right.

I would give everything I own just to have you back again.......David Gates of Bread

Trailrun23 · ‎05-31-2022

I would just like to see all of my grandkids spend time outdoors rather than being glued to their iPad or every other tech device that is known to man, and they have them all. Even the two year-old can take my phone, open an app, scroll to the version she wants of something, and proceed from there. They are missing out on the joy of backyard baseball, catching fireflies at dusk, hide and seek, and just sitting with a friend under a tree and talking. All passé and they would be incredulous if I were to suggest any of them.
Didn't you have a favorite thing to do that was not inside in front of a screen when you were a kid?

Marienkaefer2 · ‎03-09-2010

When I was younger 1970s and 80s), my grandparents complained about the current generation.

Every generation has some improvements and some setbacks.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.--Marcus Tullius Cicero

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

@hckynutjohn wrote:
@silkyk wrote:
Nothing has changed...

@silkyk

While the words may be the same, the degree in how/why/when they are happening, has changed immensely.

I could individualize each component of what was said then, and compare it to today's era! That would be more than even I would want to type.

Rebellion or distespect during "his" time, didn't result in elders being physically assaulted, or worse. Too many families or not 2 parent families. While I had only 1 parent, overall it was a very small percentage of the population. Now?

While people have always disagreed with others, maybe even to the point of fisticuffs, over insignificant things! Now too many disagree by seriously injuring others, some even killing them. That was not the same in the era in which I was raised.

The same, or as you say, "nothing has changed"? Not even close to that, in my opinion. There was a time, much of my life, where people could leave doors unlocked.

Now? How many feel safe walking alone in almost any area of their city? Even the small city where I live? I got a CCW Permit for a reason. That reason, was and still is, because "things have changed", and for the worse.

@hckynutjohn If I did not feel safe out and about in my area at different times of the day or night without carrying a gun, I would move as fast as possible.

I could not live like that.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

JamandBread · ‎06-24-2021

@Trailrun23 wrote:
I would just like to see all of my grandkids spend time outdoors rather than being glued to their iPad or every other tech device that is known to man, and they have them all. Even the two year-old can take my phone, open an app, scroll to the version she wants of something, and proceed from there. They are missing out on the joy of backyard baseball, catching fireflies at dusk, hide and seek, and just sitting with a friend under a tree and talking. All passé and they would be incredulous if I were to suggest any of them.
Didn't you have a favorite thing to do that was not inside in front of a screen when you were a kid?

If you don't "push" the outside issue, some kids, especially teens, will be couch potatoes. When my grandson and his friends are here, all the adults are outside with the kids. They have some screen time before bed. Our trick is to wear them out during the day, so they just want to eat, shower and sleep after!

ScarletDove · ‎07-11-2010

@hckynutjohn wrote:
"...I got a CCW Permit for a reason. That reason, was and still is, because "things have changed", and for the worse...."

hckynut 🇺🇸

@hckynutjohn Smart and wise move!

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

@Mersha

I have lived here all my 83 years, born in Public Housing Projects. Had no choice of where to live with only my mother raising the 4 of us. Now I have a choice, and love where I live.

Things have changed in my city, and in most parts of the country. Just as technology has changed(for the better or worse?), societal norms have also changed. I moved along, for the most part, with the changes in technology, as I have with reality in the present.

How one chooses to protect themselves, or members of their family, that is their choice. Should a situation arise, "where I did", compared to "wishing I had". I will go with the former.

I learned during my early years of growing up in the Public Housing Projects, expect the unexpected, and have followed that my whole life.

Move? No, I adapt. What that means to me is obviously different than what it means to you.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend,

hckynut 🇺🇸

hckynut(john)

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

@hckynutjohn We have had interesting discussions over many years, especially about our differing views on guns. I have appreciated those discussions.

It is a very different July weekend here in Maryland. We had torrential rain yesterday and overcast and lower temps today. I will take it over the usual heat and humidity.

You have a wonderful weekend as well.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

Love4cats · ‎03-09-2010

@Mersha wrote:
@hckynutjohn wrote:
@silkyk wrote:
Nothing has changed...

@silkyk

While the words may be the same, the degree in how/why/when they are happening, has changed immensely.

I could individualize each component of what was said then, and compare it to today's era! That would be more than even I would want to type.

Rebellion or distespect during "his" time, didn't result in elders being physically assaulted, or worse. Too many families or not 2 parent families. While I had only 1 parent, overall it was a very small percentage of the population. Now?

While people have always disagreed with others, maybe even to the point of fisticuffs, over insignificant things! Now too many disagree by seriously injuring others, some even killing them. That was not the same in the era in which I was raised.

The same, or as you say, "nothing has changed"? Not even close to that, in my opinion. There was a time, much of my life, where people could leave doors unlocked.

Now? How many feel safe walking alone in almost any area of their city? Even the small city where I live? I got a CCW Permit for a reason. That reason, was and still is, because "things have changed", and for the worse.

@hckynutjohn If I did not feel safe out and about in my area at different times of the day or night without carrying a gun, I would move as fast as possible.

I could not live like that.

@Mersha Where are you suppose to move? Yes, some place's are safer than other's, FOR NOW, but not for long. I fear this country is going to be ripped apart, murder's are skyrocketing, because there is no punishment for those who commit crime's anymore. I live in a beautiful town and neighborhood and have wonderful neighbor's and we watch out for each other. I NEVER considered owning a gun for protection until about 5 years ago. If someone break's into my house I want to be able to protect myself. I also feel we are going to see things in this country we have never experienced, shortly. There will be no safe place, you can run but you can't hide.