Shoutbox Wannabe.

[BIAD]

I have been watching the Waukesha Parade attack trial. Beyond the fact that I feel this is a charade of a trial and a waste of time and money, I am stupefied, because I frequently have times when I need to talk to young people, and this feels exactly like the same.

While I believe the judge is ridiculously patient, I also believe that this is not a good response to this guy's behavior. I will admit I do not have that kind of patience. I don't ask three and four times. Two is my limit. Working within the limits of the law, professionalism, and decorum, can be tough when dealing with this new generation. I have found the no nonsense approach works better for me. If I give and inch and they take a mile, that is the last inch they will receive. When their behaviors morphs into the kind of behavior this guy continues to display, I ask them to leave or I will leave. I will give them the opportunity to return,"when" they are ready, and when they are in a better and respectful state of mind.

I used to think that their behavior was unusual. I now believe it is not unusual at all. Now I am thinking they have trouble processing anything that has to do with anyone other than themselves. They can only relate to how they "feel" about what is said in a conversation. This guy has no filter and he does not think anything matters, except for how it affects him.

This is becoming a standard behavior with a lot of our young folk.

I agree with you and suggest it has something to do with the disillusionment generated from years of not obtaining the
false materialistic world of wealth and fame promised to them by what they see and hear daily. There's also the reality
that the most expensive trainers, the flashy vehicle and other trinkets fail to bring that which is deemed an emotion of
the weak, simple joy.

This need to promote one's self into a position of importance to those around them is no different from a child seeking
attention from a parent. This statement -of course, would be seen as criticism from the uncaring, but it is true and comes
from experience. The notion of a well-balanced family-unit has been so damaged that the steady weaning-off from this type
of selfishness doesn't occur in many households and the young adult is stuck with the tools that only served them when they
truly needed help.
In my humble opinion.