OT: Concert Etiquette

[corinthum]

Bumbldor wrote:

> No, Beth.. its quite common..
> Sad state of affairs in this country, when even public manners have 
hit an
> all time low.
> I stood in line at a matinee movie last week and listend to 4 17 
year olds
> cuss their head off, one using the F word at least 8 times in 30 
seconds.
> Felt ashamed of his parents.
> In my day any adult would have been free to put that boy in his 
proper
> place. .But now, try it and you get thrown in jail.


I don't find teens nearly so aggravating as adults.  Teens have the 
excuses of puberty, trying to fit in, etc.  Adults should know better.

I remember attemding one of my younger brothers' band concerts a few 
years ago, which was held before an HSA (private school PTA) 
meeting.  I was shocked at the number of adults who seemed to think 
that since they didn't have a child performing they could feel free 
to converse, without even attempting to keep their voices down.  
Extremely rude.  You'd think parents would have a little more respect 
for children (and I say this from the point of view of someone who 
doesn't really like kids  :) ).

-Corinth