Do as I say, NOT as I do.

This is what I think every day as I sit in my car and wait for my children to come out of school. I used to get really irritated by the fact that now a days people lack the most basic manners to function in society. I want to emphasize the word Basic . I have sadly realized that being self-centered is the way to go. Because God forbids we think about others needs, or worst respect them. Some people just respect the people they know, no-one else. How funny is that?

The saddest part about it, is not that we as adults are self-centered and disrespectful. The real sadness lies in the realization that we are parents. We are the ones who mold, guide, and explain norms to our children. Scary thought, don't you think? We are their role models! Our children look up to us. How sad and pitiful is that!

What a double standard. We say we teach our children to be respectful, to care for others, to help and be empathetic. And of-course we are totally up for anti-bulling. What a joke! Then again the joke is on us since our children can see our behavior.

Reality, we couldn't care less about others. Manners?? What is that! Being courteous? No way! Because our dictionary is full of Me, Myself, and I.

Funny how in our little world we actually believe we are special. Would it really kill us to think just a little bit about others? Especially if you see the Others every single day when you pick up your kids. I mean, chances are that one day we may have to actually be nice towards each other since our children share the same space for 8 hours a day.

Are we really so self-centered that we can't realize that we are an inconvenience to others? When we block an entrance and act like nothing is wrong, what does that says about our character?

When we park illegally in a school zone, we are literally an accident waiting to happen.
When we use the entrance of the parking lot as an exit (that by the way is located on a curve) are we ready to deal with the consequences of an accident? What would happen if you hit a little kid because you didn't see her/ him. Or, what if the incoming traffic hits your kid because you are illegally park by the side of the road. Is it really worth it? Who would be at fault, you or the other driver? If it's you, can you live with such guilt?

Hopefully I did not hurt anyone's feelings. Because honestly that was not my intention.