Quote Originally Posted by Eden View Post
I think though that the current generation is not turning out fine.... the rate of obesity especially in children is higher than ever and for the first time adult diseases such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are showing up at alarming rates in children....
Having two kids of the "current generation", I will disagree. Sure there are a lot of kids out there that the media focuses on: fat, dull, self centered and glued to their playstations, but there are a lot of really great kids out there that no one pays attention to.

My sons are 19 & 22.
Their peers are getting degrees in international relations with a minor in Arabic, philosophy, bioscience, engineering and other sciences. They have heated philosophical and political debates that go on until 4 in the morning. They don't do drugs. They volunteer in the community, from Scouts to Ski Patrol and the Food Bank. They are all pulling 3.+ at their respective high schools and universities. They are interested in politics, and were thrilled to be able to vote in the most recent election.

Sure they like to play WOW for hours on end at times. But I see what these kids are doing, and I have a lot of hope.