What elements of our society have the greatest effect on how our children develop?

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:11:55 -0400

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jun 12 at 2018 2:15 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:15:10 -0400

Culture includes education and the media (news and entertainment - well, maybe not so much news unless it comes through entertainment such as the Comedy Channel and celebrity pronouncements). Now, remember, you asked about the elements that have the greatest effect, not those which should have the greatest effect...

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jun 12 at 2018 2:27 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:27:24 -0400

I have Facebook children and grandchildren; and a LinkedIn grandson: and I try to be the most Loving mother and grandmother to them; as I can possibly be!

Response by PO1 Don Gulizia made Jun 12 at 2018 3:02 PM

PO1 Don Gulizia — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:02:43 -0400

Was and always will be parenting. The problem is that lately, parents have abandoned their responsiblities. They have allowed day care centers, school teachers, grandparents, social media, video games, other kids...hell, just about everyone and everything else to "raise" their kids.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2018 3:05 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:05:44 -0400

I would say parenting is by far number one. Because parenting (or the lack of) is such a strong impact, that even the way someone else parents or doesn't parent their children ultimately could effect the way my children learn bad habits or good habits (influence). All the other options listed can also be controlled and limited by a good parenting method. Parents push education; media and technology is self explanatory; culture is learned from parents.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2018 3:11 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:11:57 -0400

Nuclear family, or lack thereof along with economics and peer pressure. Moral compass.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Jun 12 at 2018 3:23 PM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:23:20 -0400

family

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 12 at 2018 3:38 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:38:32 -0400

The desire to do well in school and sports.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2018 6:33 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:33:19 -0400

I may be in the minority here, but education would be my choice. Bad habits created by bad parenting, in my personal opinion, could be solved with some education.

Doesn't have to be in the traditional brick and mortar building, but learning something new can break a cycle of poor choices and create goals for young individuals; or identify better opportunities in certain paths.

Such as learning the benefits of the army over the navy!

I'm only kidding sailors, haha.