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Originally posted by Munchkin03
How about it's not the school's job? None of the grade schools I attended (among the top in my state) taught me etiquette and other such things---but guess who did? MY PARENTS, THAT'S WHO! I know and practice all sorts of social customs that are seen as downright archaic by others, and it's due to my upbringing. It's not the school's responsibility. As a result, those schools who still teach such customs do are usually seen in a different light.
You really can't hide behind cultural excuses...haven't we been saying that it's all about CHOICE? I have friends who are 1st and 2nd generation Americans who have been urged into certain career paths by their parents--some have CHOSEN to become doctors and lawyers to fund their parents' retirements, while others CHOSE to follow their hearts. End of story.
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How about mom and dad not having the time to teach social graces to their kids? The girl in the article did say that both her parents worked long hours. As for children of immigrants, often they say that it is a choice, but in reality isn't. They're very much pressured into saying yes. It's like more traditional arranged marriages.
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