Absolutely. It's insane what kids (people under the age of 18) are saying, doing, and wearing now.
I am totally afraid to have kids, just because I know what they'll be exposed to. By that time, I'll probably feel the need to home school 'em.
I'll be the first to admit that I was no angel. And I grew up WAY too fast...but even with everything I was exposed to and experienced, I'm sure it all pales in comparison to what's going on today..
It has to do with what kids are exposed to. Besides, parents can't discipline actions they don't know about. Kids are never going to be honest in what they tell their parents they're up to. My parents weren't, I wasn't, and I don't expect my kids to be.
The key, I think, is communication. Rather than trying to shield them from things they can't, parents need to talk with their kids about these things. Most parents avoid talking about things like sex and drugs, like the plague. But it needs to be done. (And often!) Kids listen to their parents more than parents think. Also, praise and rewards for good behavior are both far more effective than simply punishing bad behavior.
When me and my twin bro were walking around town these little ten-year old losers were getting smart to us. They tried to punch him but my brother kneed him in the stomach, the kid feel to the ground and screamed blood murder! so me and my borther just got the hell outta thier and left!
These 13 year old sluts were calling me and my friend sluts when we were at the movies so we just started saying "isn't it past your bed time? I think Mummy's getting worried about you" snd they went off packing a sook. Also my Dad's pretty leniant when it comes to time, I'm fourteen and he let me go to the midnight session of a movie once.
my parents are very lenient i was going out with a boy at fourteen and got to sleepover at his house though nothing happened i thought it was great but these little girls are acting far too old and getting into so much trouble these days!
i mean all you hear about these days is the rate of teenage pregnancy and rapes, attacks and alsorts!