Definition of A Veteran

[outcast]

Also in my opinion- We are getting "softer" with every generation...

Heh heh, I'd like you to meet my son. You might just think twice about that. It's not the succeeding generations fault if they are looked on to be softer. It's the fault of the parents who are too weak to raise them up in the right way.

Steve

USN Veteran 1968-1972

[barra]

I don't think the kids of today are any softer than my generation. The major difference is society has changed. I personally would not want to be a kid growing up today. To me it is all too hectic and fast paced, we had time to sit down and smell the roses. Things that were considered basic life skills for my generation are no longer relevant to the kids of today. I will give you a few examples.

I spent a fair amount of time as a recruit instructor. I have had to teach kids

a. how to strike a match

b. how to shave

c. how to tie up boots (18 years of slip on velcro track shoes)

The list could go on. I used to think what is wrong with these kids. I could concede single parent families with no male to teach them to shave but hey have you not seen it on TV.

I then came to the conclusion that it is not essentially them it is society. What to us was basic stuff has no meaning to them. On the other hand they can quote mega gyga byte computer stuff and WE have no real concept. My point being life is no easier and in many ways I think they have it harder, life is just different.

I once heard this same topic being debated when an old WW2 veteran jumped in. he said in his day they went to basic etc and it was not until in a combat situation did they really start to learn. They well and truly proved the WW1ers wrong when they said you lot don't have what it takes. I will cut to the chase.

Trust me, the current generation are out there in "HARMS WAY" doing it and doing it WELL. How do I know. I'm looking out the window as I type.

Barra

[LarryB]

"Definition of a Veteran"

What veterans have given, shows what a wonderful country we live in. Also, what must be done to protect our families and freedom. Just my two cents and I am also a veteran.