We are all human and should all be treated with the same respect and dignity, and we often see behavior from our children that bothers us, such as the son who ignores your conversation in favor of cell phone messages; those who love to argue on the phone at full volume anywhere in the house.

And one wonders where is the respect?

There is a big generational difference between teenagers and young adults (20-28 years old) with respect to how those of us born in the 50s, 60s and 70s were raised.

Although it seems little time has passed, the large number of phenomena that we have lived, have resulted in major changes in how children currently treat their parents.

Hence this post where I have seen with concern a ME first attitude, without thinking about the emotional needs of the parents.

The overprotection by parents, with the idea that they do not have the same needs, makes it extremely easy for children to do things, this can cause them to be too lazy or believe they deserve everything without the slightest effort.

The advancement and technological reach, makes our children have access to any information downplaying the importance of what you as a parent can contribute, they tell you "You do not understand, you are no longer of this era.

What is provided in the networks, internet, TV programs detracts from the importance of family values, this is not fashionable and is not attractive.

The accelerated changes that have occurred in these years, on the one hand, does NOT give us time to process that now is different and the imperative attitude of them (children) makes it more difficult, at the time of setting limits.

It is clear that children should fly out of the nest and make their own lives, believe me that as parents is what we long for; it is the unsympathetic way of the children who (value little the opinion or feelings of their parents) that makes it more difficult.

I recognize that this generation gap comes from wanting to impose different points of view that often makes things get out of control.

Why should generational respect be the current fashion?

Because the wisdom of life is to teach at all times, values such as generosity, solidarity, tolerance and respect for themselves and others are formed little by little from a very early age through example, reflection and daily practice.

It is true that this is a very frequent situation that leads us to yearn with a certain melancholy for the past when young people and children were more respectful.

But the challenge we have as parents and educators is to overcome the feeling of helplessness and assume the part that corresponds to us.

The secret is not to want perfect children, it is to have the best relationships with the sons so that they are happy and good people for society.

The best relationship between parents and children, and I say this from experience, is to talk with a lot of patience so that they (children) do not dismiss the beliefs of how we were educated and with love explain to them that now it is different. But there are limits!

Children learn from us, so we must trust in their abilities and skills to face their mistakes. It is up to us as parents to accept their decisions and if they ask for SOME ADVICE WE GIVE IT TO THEM.

Today I invite you to bet on those children who applaud you in the front row, because they see you happy and honor and respect who you are, because they admire you as committed, focused, responsible parents who were able to make their dreams come true as children.