SIR — With regard old-fashioned values (Mailbox, July 31), we were taught by our parents and at school to have respect for our elders. We were also told what 'no' meant. We knew, should we stray, what would happen to us: an uncomfortable derriere. At school we would suffer stinging fingers from the cane administered by our teachers.
Today parents are afraid of chastisting their offspring for fear of being dragged off to court for cruelty.
But what do you expect these days when our judicial system is a farce and governed by the EU and do-gooders. There is no respect for law
and order and no longer any effective deterrents available.
Prisons are nothing but holiday camps and one good reason why we have more than 82,000 convicts enjoying these comforts at taxpayers' expense.
Community service, ASBOs, fines and warning are useless and a waste of time and money. It is any wonder there is no longer any respect or discipline left?
Bring back old-fashioned values and with them the deterrents that did work.
E. THACKER,
9 William Street North,
Chesterfield.
SIR — I echo the letter (Mailbox, July 31) on old-fashioned values.
My wife is 70-years-old and suffers from diabetes and arthritis, but she and several other elderly people had to stand on a bus because many of the seats were occupied by school pupils. None of them, or the young teachers who were with them, offered to give up their seats.
How could these children be expected to show respect for the standing OAPs when the teachers were setting such a bad example.
OAP,
Name and address supplied.
SIR — I think common courtesy is sadly lacking these days. I was mortified recently as I made my way from the back of the bus to get off to realise that the lady stood near the door was heavily pregnant. A lot of the people sat nearby looked young and fit so I couldn't see any reason why they couldn't have let her sit down. Values such as this shouldn't be regarded as old fashioned.
My husband and I teach our children manners. Our son is not yet two but says please, thank you and sorry when necessary. Why can't other people manage this?
Amazing Pixielady,
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