That's pretty sad AciDriveHB. Sitting down to dinner is one the most important things you can do with, and for, your family. It seems like a really simple thing, but believe me it makes all the difference in the world. I'd rather sit at the table with my kids than have them hunker down in front of the T.V., you know watching CNN and Fox?

And you are completely correct in your assessment of today's responsibility shifting. Parents today think society should raise their children, it's always someone else's fault if something goes wrong. I believe it takes a village to raise a kid, but the teaching of basic sensibilities and common courtesy lies squarely on the shoulders of the parents. Common sense is no longer common, common courtesy is non-existent, and wisdom is breathing it's last breath.

A pretty sad state of affairs if you ask me. It takes allot of work to raise kids but unfortunatley most people would rather use that as an excuse than do the hard things that need to be done.