[westendlass]

Your right there Margaret. Respect is the key word. My kids grew up to respect others and all three have a healthy dose of empathy. There was no major shouting or drama in their upbringing and we always showed them the respect they deserved as kids. Obviously, they had their naughty moments but slapping wasn't an option really. My youngest son laughs when he remembers 'the look' that his dad used to shoot at him. No words needed. Haha. I see people out and about on a regular basis screaming and shouting at their kids, venting their rage when the kids are just being kids. And mobiles! don't even get me started on that subject. The kids being dragged along with the parent wrapped up in a conversation on the phone. Why does everyone need to talk to someone when they're out shopping? Unless it's an urgent call I think it's pig ignorant. They want to try reconnecting with the world around them, they might have something decent to talk about then!