I agree there isn't as much oppurtunity these days, but at the same time there is always something! Apprenticeships, part time jobs, work experience, charity work it's not as if there is nothing atall! Yes there might be some children who's parents are cruel, lazy etc but at the same time you still know right from wrong and most kids have proved you dont have to follow in your parents foot steps. I agree with the discipline. Parents are soft then complain when their kids rebel.