Before PC

[Knobhead]

My big gripe is the HSE getting involved in schooling, that along with the litigation culture.

I had an accident in the school metalwork shop, all I got from dad was “you won’t do that again”. No recriminations, no “we’re going to Messer’s Screwem and Shaftem”.

It was part of growing up!

 

[Nolnoc]

Brilliant mate,kind of brings a tear to my eye thinking about the good old days.

 

[Adam W]

Again, I was born after the early 70s but I still remember fish and chips (a rare treat) coming wrapped in newspaper, when milk was delivered by the milkman every morning, the dustman carried the bin down the driveway and emptied it once a week, the postman wore a peaked cap, teachers smoked in the staff room, kids were driven to school in a clapped out old 3 door hatchback with no seatbelts in the back, dog poo was easier to spot because it was white, the local policeman (in his shirt, tie and smart jacket with shiny buttons) held the respect of the community, and you could understand everyone else's conversations in the street.

 

[grimysparks80]

I always feel guilty when I look at my 7 year old girl. I wouldnt dream of letting her do the things I did as a kid. Has the world changed or am I being overprotective?

 

[bugsy]

Riding on the cross bar, building trollies from old prams, playing knock up ginger ( no not the local bike! ) hop scotch , slapped by the local pc for scrumping, teasing the bloke with limp who looked after the local car park- getting the cane - we were brought up to respect our olders , teachers, and were'nt allowed out on sundays ,

 

[PB1]

This is a great post and being a child of the 50's I remember all of these things. So what's changed for the worst do you think? People being overwhelmed by rules and regulations instead of just being allowed to apply common sense, and so many individuals no longer taking responsibility for themselves or their kids but thinking the world owes them a living.