That 12 year old child...

Why is it that, as a child and manners were breathing down my neck, i got in trouble more then a child who is brought up with no manners does?
This makes no sense.

Growing up in my grandparents house could be rough. They always expect you to know your manners and if you didn't know them, you were taught them. It was simple yet so hard.

But now-a-days this concept is overshot by guilt and emotion. Kids don't know their manners like I was taught and that kills me for I am still a kid myself and cant help teach it to them.

Emotion is overbearing at times. I understand this but that doesn't mean you can raise a child to have no manners and no respect.

He is 12 now. Perhaps to old to help. I dont think so. Respect can be taught along with manners at any age. The older the person gets, the rougher it gets to teach them.

I feel guilt for this 12 year old child who has no home and no respect for those who help him. I, however, don't blame him for this. It is his parents fault. They brought him up without respect. And now he has no real home and sleeps where ever his mother and him can.

I took having a home for granted. I am thankful for this and every other luxury I have.
A 12 year old boy with no home, no manners, and no respect taught me this.
Thank you...