We have a chance to influence, if not teach, good behaviour to toddlers and children. We have a duty to be responsible parents. That' s why it is a little sad to see that those of us fortunate enough to have had a good education and freedom to make choices and enjoy life through financial stability, are found be careless about their own children respect to others. A rude adult was once a child. A sociocultural anthropologist may be able to explain why this change is taking place, yet I feel it is a great loss of what many obviously consider a personal ( and a collective) assett.