Greed, selfishness and plain old fashioned narcissism.
Growing up we had rules to live by. I know I taught my children these. And, in pretty sure all my friends did the same with their children. 
Curious what those were? Let me enlighten you-
1. Always be kind. You can attract more flies with honey than vinegar.
2. Use you quiet voice inside, and be mindful of others. Do not swear, scream or throw a temper tantrum in public.
3. Always be honest. The truth will set you free. Did you know your brain remembers detailed facts of the truth? If you lie and make up stories, your gonna slip up, tell the "story" wrong and you will be caught!
4. Always be considerate of others-personal space, their stuff, their needs.
5. Always mind your manner-yes mam' no sir to any adult. Use please and thank you-EVERY time.
6. Respect your elders-that would be anyone 10 years older than yourself.
7. Be grateful, for any gift you receive, deed bestowed upon you, and any opportunity that may have come your way. This includes the roof over your head, the furnishings and belongings within that house as well as the food on the table, the clothes on your back and every other thing in your life. Who told you it's not important to take care of your stuff? We're not going to replace it a half dozen times because you didn't take care of it or simply walked off and left it.
8. Treasure your stuff. People work hard to give you things, so take care of these things, they may not (and probably aren't able) to be replaced.
9. Smile and say "Hello" if you make eye contact with someone. It's called being POLITE. (Google it if you don't know what it means, and apparently you don't!)
10. Wait your turn....good things come to those who wait. The world doesn't revolve around you. If by some chance you are standing in line at the grocery store with a buggy full, by all means let the person with 2 items behind you go on ahead.
Lately, I have noticed even more how rude, ungrateful, narcissistic, brash and selfish society has become.
We were taught if you want something, work for it. Don't expect handouts. If you are blessed, share the blessing. How could anyone think they are the most important thing in the world, that they are a priority?!
Since when do we throw baby showers for every child you choose to birth? Our parents, as well as ourselves, only had ONE baby shower. You kept the items-baby blankets, sleepers, cribs, strollers, and stored them if you planned on ever having any more kids. What? Having a girl after your first was a boy? Well, if somebody wants to buy a frilly pink dress, that's very nice of them, but it's NOT their responsibility. It is YOURS! Sorry your little princess may have to sleep in dump truck Jammie's, it won't hurt her one little bit!
What about birthday "gift" bags? Is it really necessary to reward someone for coming to your child's birthday party? Total nonsense if you ask me!
Who decided to change the rules? Why were we not informed and don't think for one minute we would've agreed to it. We as a society need these things. If everybody dismisses them we will fail as a nation.
I refuse to budge! I will always use my manners, be kind, generous, giving, considerate and gracious...wanna join me?
Where,oh where, have the Golden Rules gone?
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