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Sep 5, 2023 08:51:45   #
alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ
 
There is Hope after all.

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Sep 5, 2023 08:59:03   #
dbjazz Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Good parenting matters.

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Sep 5, 2023 09:04:29   #
pbearperry Loc: Massachusetts
 
Nice to hear a positive story once in a while.

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Sep 5, 2023 10:22:09   #
PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA
 
jaymatt wrote:
I did something that I had never done before.

My son-in-law asked me to pull a float in a parade for his robotics team (he's the president of "1720 Phyxt Gears" competitive robotics team in Matthews, Indiana). Pulling the float was no big deal. What impressed me was the demeanor of the young people involved with the project. Every kid (grades 7-12) was enthusiastic, polite, courteous, and helpful. Each had a job and did it to perfection without being asked or prompted. It simply happened on time and like clockwork. They even invited me out for ice cream with them after everything was put away.

We hear a lot these days about how lazy and uninterested today's young people are, but this group, at least, convinced me that we may be in good hands after all. Team 1720 impresses me.
I did something that I had never done before. br ... (show quote)


They have learned through experience that teamwork and cooperation along with appropriate communication makes each and every task or project move to completion with less problems or complications. That is something that can be taught if those being taught are willing to receive it. Apparently the group you described has been exceedingly willing to accept and maintain the lessons they have learned. They will go far in this world. Congratulations to them!

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Sep 5, 2023 10:36:22   #
MosheR Loc: New York City
 
jaymatt wrote:
I did something that I had never done before.

My son-in-law asked me to pull a float in a parade for his robotics team (he's the president of "1720 Phyxt Gears" competitive robotics team in Matthews, Indiana). Pulling the float was no big deal. What impressed me was the demeanor of the young people involved with the project. Every kid (grades 7-12) was enthusiastic, polite, courteous, and helpful. Each had a job and did it to perfection without being asked or prompted. It simply happened on time and like clockwork. They even invited me out for ice cream with them after everything was put away.

We hear a lot these days about how lazy and uninterested today's young people are, but this group, at least, convinced me that we may be in good hands after all. Team 1720 impresses me.
I did something that I had never done before. br ... (show quote)



Good for them. Good for you.

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Sep 5, 2023 11:00:39   #
JeffL Loc: New Jersey
 
If you are impressed with kids who are respectful, disciplined, hardworking, and capable of learning new skills, you should watch the cadets in your local Civil Air Patrol squadron. These cadets, ages 12-18, not only learn the basics of military discipline, physical fitness, and how to function as a valued member of a team, but also volunteer to support local events, such as directing the parking at air shows. The cadets build great communications, planning, and execution skills, and are remarkably confident without being cocky. It is impressive to see a 17 year old make a presentation that rivals anything a much more senior adult could produce.

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Sep 5, 2023 11:08:47   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
jaymatt wrote:
I did something that I had never done before.

My son-in-law asked me to pull a float in a parade for his robotics team (he's the president of "1720 Phyxt Gears" competitive robotics team in Matthews, Indiana). Pulling the float was no big deal. What impressed me was the demeanor of the young people involved with the project. Every kid (grades 7-12) was enthusiastic, polite, courteous, and helpful. Each had a job and did it to perfection without being asked or prompted. It simply happened on time and like clockwork. They even invited me out for ice cream with them after everything was put away.

We hear a lot these days about how lazy and uninterested today's young people are, but this group, at least, convinced me that we may be in good hands after all. Team 1720 impresses me.
I did something that I had never done before. br ... (show quote)


The 80/20 rule is always lurking in the background. This particular demographic of young people is mostly in the 20% of sane, well-educated, and well-grounded people.

Every generation has its distribution of intelligence, experience, and personality types across the spectrum.

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Sep 5, 2023 11:47:07   #
Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area
 
Great story.

There are mostly wonderful people in this world. But their stories hardly ever make the news.

We have a warped sense of reality from watching the “World News” and many cable channels. Gloom and doom sells.

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Sep 5, 2023 11:49:36   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 

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Sep 5, 2023 11:49:58   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Fredrick wrote:
Great story.

There are mostly wonderful people in this world. But their stories hardly ever make the news.

We have a warped sense of reality from watching the “World News” and many cable channels. Gloom and doom sells.


I agree. Instead of hope and positivity, doom, gloom and negativity seem to be the prevailing theme.

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Sep 5, 2023 11:56:12   #
Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee
 

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Sep 5, 2023 15:59:03   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Rich2236 wrote:
These are My Thoughts, and I won't argue with anyone about them.....!


For you to add that last sentence you must be used to arguing about your thoughts.

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Sep 5, 2023 16:40:30   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
jaymatt wrote:
I did something that I had never done before.

My son-in-law asked me to pull a float in a parade for his robotics team (he's the president of "1720 Phyxt Gears" competitive robotics team in Matthews, Indiana). Pulling the float was no big deal. What impressed me was the demeanor of the young people involved with the project. Every kid (grades 7-12) was enthusiastic, polite, courteous, and helpful. Each had a job and did it to perfection without being asked or prompted. It simply happened on time and like clockwork. They even invited me out for ice cream with them after everything was put away.

We hear a lot these days about how lazy and uninterested today's young people are, but this group, at least, convinced me that we may be in good hands after all. Team 1720 impresses me.
I did something that I had never done before. br ... (show quote)


These are the kids who have their heads in the right place and will, in the end, be our future leaders. I hope.

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Sep 9, 2023 11:48:13   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Lovely story John.

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Sep 13, 2023 08:32:58   #
alamomike47 Loc: San Antonio, Texas
 
How nice! Need for of this from young ppl. It all about the parenting at home.

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