Not where I'm from! They (the kids and parents) are all pretty much equally as bad as one another when it comes to politeness and manners here.
Robert A. Heinlein said that the decline of ordinary social manners was the first sign of the fall of a civilization. He stated that manners were the lubricant that kept society running. I do not know myself but Heinlein was a smart man.
I was about to apologise for being lame.. Now i have 10 points i feel like quitting my day job..and hitting the road. See you in Sacramento.
yeah, you gotta look out for them ol' bitches. don't ever buy ANYTHING from an old woman without making sure it's working properly and worth the asking price. i swear, old bitches are devious. and i love them for it.