Chalk it up to maybe bad parenting. Or bad schooling. Or maybe even flouride. Who the hell knows. It could be simply we've allowed an entitlement society to grow without knowing it.
It's a subtle but profound shift. When the expectation of privileges, rewards, or government assistance gets woven into the cultural fabric, a society can shift from valuing hard work and reciprocity to an "entitlement mindset" - the basis of Socialistic politics.
The expansion of entitlements happens quietly, driven by several converging factors. Post-WWII advertising and the modern convenience economy have trained us to believe that speed, comfort, and immediate satisfaction are inherent rights rather than earned luxuries.
'Social safety nets' were designed to protect the vulnerable, but they have grown into massive mandatory programs that are difficult - if not impossible - to reform. This has fostered a debate about whether they support the vulnerable or foster generational dependency. Generational changes in parenting and education have sometimes overemphasized natural talent and "just showing up" over accountability and grit, instilling an expectation of constant praise and reward, without factoring in actual labor and effort.
Understanding the root cause of this shift requires examining individual psychology, cultural consumerism, and modern economic policies, and it seems no one is interested in doing so in a dissolusion society. No matter what, all of our society will suffer from this 'take from the workers to give to the unwilling and disinterested' mindset.
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Are you ready for July 4th?
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The same mentality as those hollywierdos protesting Trumps White House fight.
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