[Ivory]

I'm a racist too matey, so no worries. We defend our homeland against these thieving cultures that come here with hand exposed and still rip us off. I can think of an ancient culture right here that does that too. But our problem is appeasers, who allow this to happen. And there are a couple of them right here on SDC. It must make them feel so warm and smug while letting the country down.

I spent my working life working with disadvantaged, vulnerable adults and there was several episodes of financial abuse that I became aware of. Not one of the perpetrators were of non- English speaking background. Abusers target peope who are unlikely to be able yo identify if frued is occurring. Perpetrators, once convicted, should be on a public register.

 

[Wombat2u2004]

I spent my working life working with disadvantaged, vulnerable adults and there was several episodes of financial abuse that I became aware of. Not one of the perpetrators were of non- English speaking background. Abusers target peope who are unlikely to be able yo identify if frued is occurring. Perpetrators, once convicted, should be on a public register.

My deceased wife did that, too. And it was during a time when Australia didn't have the number of immigrants as it does today.
That doesn't mean to say that what is happening now happened then.

 

[7777]

An ex husbands grandmother would always offer me money for fuel to pick up a few things from the shops for er, i could never take it, yet her flesh and blood grandkids always put their hand out for the dollars. I guess i was bought up differently, whereby, you help those that are vulnerable rather than take advantage of them. It seems to me that people today are out for themselves and bugger everyone else. It's a sad world that we now live in, but if i can keep my principles on track, then i'm happy.

Dear member Charlotte59, thankyou for your post. I agree with you. I also feel that the internet and social media (which did not exist in our days), has a lot to do with self-centred behaviour. On social media, the younger generation will post so many selfies, and it's all about the me, me, me attention. I guess that's the dark and sad side of social media and the internet, that is breaking down morals, ethics, care and respect for each other. Have a beautiful evening.

 

[Wombat2u2004]

Dear member Charlotte59, thankyou for your post. I agree with you. I also feel that the internet and social media (which did not exist in our days), has a lot to do with self-centred behaviour. On social media, the younger generation will post so many selfies, and it's all about the me, me, me attention. I guess that's the dark and sad side of social media and the internet, that is breaking down morals, ethics, care and respect for each other. Have a beautiful evening.

Yes, things have not changed for the better.
A doctors appointment I attended recently, arriving early I noticed a lady with her two young teenage boys sitting on the three seats outside my doctors office, with heads into their phones.
I stood for a while waiting, and finally the lady looked up and saw that I was standing there with a walking stick (I was still getting over my hip relacement). She said to her boys,"Would you please give this elder a seat?" The boys looked and said to their mother, "Why?"
My doctors door opened then and Doctor Jenny seen me and said, "Come in John."
I mentioned "Kids today" to her, and she just agreed with a nod.

 

[7777]

Yes, things have not changed for the better.
A doctors appointment I attended recently, arriving early I noticed a lady with her two young teenage boys sitting on the three seats outside my doctors office, with heads into their phones.
I stood for a while waiting, and finally the lady looked up and saw that I was standing there with a walking stick (I was still getting over my hip relacement). She said to her boys,"Would you please give this elder a seat?" The boys looked and said to their mother, "Why?"
My doctors door opened then and Doctor Jenny seen me and said, "Come in John."
I mentioned "Kids today" to her, and she just agreed with a nod.

Dear member Wombat2u2004, thankyou for your post. Oh my goodness, that is just so rude. Those boys have soooooo much to learn before the doors of happiness and success open to them in future. It is imperative that children learn from a young age, manners, respect and morals. It is very rare that a young person will say sorry or thankyou, it's like their pride gets in the way. It may very well be behaviour that they copy from the people in their house. A child will only display the character that they have seen at home. So l would be inclined to blame the mother, for those boys questioning why should they get up of their seat. Have a beautiful evening.

 

[marni]

Since moving into an older community, I see every day that children are asking for more and more under the Guise “it will be ours anyway” so I need a new car now. Just because you still have your faculties you are an soft touch for those you love