Preface: this post may be a little harsh, but I'm not going to apologize for it because it is my opinion, and I'm not going to be ashamed of my opinions. This post could lead in so many different directions, but I'm not going to get into all...we could be here for days...and days...And I hope I don't offend anyone, that is truly not my intent. Again, it's just an opinion.
There is currently a patient at work who is 22 years old, 375lbs who "sits at home all day and plays video games with his father." As quoted by his mother. The patient's behavior is very demanding and hostile. The past two nights I have worked, I heard the patient call his nurse, and more importantly, his mother a "bitch" multiple times. {Add a few other choice descriptive words to give the term some added flavor, but I won't be sharing on here!} He also has attempted hitting nurses, with one very successful hit to a female nurse.
My thoughts:
Why is he "sitting at home all day playing video games with his father {at the age of 22}?"
Why does he not have a JOB?
Who is going to pay for his medical bills after being in the hospital?
I'll go ahead an answer this one...YOU AND ME! BECAUSE WE HAVE A JOB, AND PAY TAXES!
The most concerning thing to me though, out of the entire situation is that the patient has ZERO respect for anyone. He doesn't respect the nurses taking care of him and who are trying to help him get better. But again, more importantly, when I heard him call his own mother a B**** I was completely shocked.
I know parents get really upset when people without kids try to parent/give parenting advice, but I want to know what happened to the parenting here?
This is what is wrong with America/society/children today. There isn't respect or responsibility being taught anymore {it seems like.}
If I ever talked disrespectful to my parents, I would get spanked or grounded. And YES, I agree in spanking! I was a child productive spanking, and I'm all for it! But, that's another post all in itself! SO, if I ever said anything disrespectful to anyone else, the punishment was worse!
I'm just in amazement as to people's {adults} behavior.
And to the lack of parenting.
I'm so thankful to have involved parents who wanted to teach me life lessons and the importance of respect {in yourself and for others} and responsibility. I think they are two of the greatest qualities to have.
