My brother and I asked permission to play outside
We said Yes sir and yes maam please and thank you and your welcome
Going out to eat once a month was a treat. And we always made sure we got dressed up to go...
When kids were actually taught respect
No back talking when an adult told them to do something
When hard work ethic was actually taught and not just talked about. When parent actually gave their kids chores to do. Or as my father and so many like him did in the country gave us jobs as teenagers to earn money. To learn the responsibility of bills. We had to work for whatever we wanted it wasnt just handed to us. And we didnt "expect it"
When parents were comitted to their love for one another and making it work. When divorce wasnt an option
When mom cooked a homeade dinner for the family, and everyone sat down to eat...
Men/Butches bought their gf's or wives flowers just because
Took them to a nice dinner
Pulled out the chair for them
Opened the door for them
Took them home and walked them to their door
Kissed their hand goodnight
Just plain old fashioned courting....
