MOHAWK VALLEY, NY —

Folks around the Mohawk Valley are speaking up — and they ain’t holding back.

Whether it’s in schools, stores, or just out in public, more and more people are saying the same thing:
“Kids these days got no respect.”

Teachers are dealing with backtalk in classrooms. Store workers are getting attitude over simple rules. Even parents themselves are admitting — something feels off.

But here’s where it gets messy… because not everyone agrees on why.

📚 Schools Feeling the Heat

Teachers across New York State have been quietly raising concerns for years — but now it’s getting harder to ignore.

Some report:

  • Students refusing to follow basic instructions
  • Increased verbal confrontations
  • Less accountability at home

And here’s the kicker — many educators say discipline has become harder to enforce without backlash.

📱 Social Media & Influence

Let’s not dance around it.

TikTok, YouTube, and viral trends are shaping behavior fast — sometimes faster than parents can keep up.

Kids are watching:

  • Influencers talking back
  • Pranks crossing the line
  • “Main character” attitudes

And some are bringing that same energy into real life.

🏠 Parenting Under Fire

Now here’s the part that gets people fired up…

Some locals say this isn’t about kids at all — it’s about parenting.

Others push back hard, saying:

  • Parents are overwhelmed
  • Households are stretched thin
  • Technology is doing more raising than families

Truth is? It’s probably a mix of everything.

🗣️ The Community Divide

Ask 10 people, you’ll get 10 different answers:

  • “Kids today are out of control.”
  • “Every generation says that.”
  • “Parents need to step up.”
  • “Society changed, not just kids.”

And that’s exactly why this conversation is exploding.

⚠️ So What Happens Next?

Here’s the reality nobody wants to say out loud:

If respect isn’t taught early — it doesn’t magically show up later.

Whether it’s schools, parents, or the culture itself…
something’s gotta give.

💬 Now we’re asking YOU:
Are kids really more disrespectful today… or are people just noticing it more?

Drop your thoughts. No filter.