Shoutbox Wannabe.

[NightskyeB4Dawn]

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.