I think this stuff is a sad symptom of a society that is in decline. I see so many young people these days with a complete lack of courtesy or ability to be compassionate to others. You see it even more with cyberbullying. "we" have passed on the concept of instant gratification to our kids, that few of them think through the effects and consequences their actions have on others.

Self-discipline is breaking down, I see it in the huge amount of debt that young folks in their 20s incur because they have to have 50 inch TVs, 200 dollar 'smart phones" new cars, and live in expensive apts. They have no ability to defer gratification as my generation did years ago. As 20 something I could not concieve of being 5-10,000 dollars in debt. I see it in the way people treat each other, with rudeness. I see more young folks ostracized and alienated than ever.