Considering all these memories about whippings and discipline, maybe we can explain why some of US are more personally responsible. Responsible, instead of shifting blame to someone or something else. The generation that was undisciplined and told that their behavior and lack of respect was the product of some other phenomenon does not seem to correlate that into personal RESPONSIBILITY. The idea of " Actions have consequences " seems to have been lost or replaced with "Its not your fault", and "Everyone deserves a trophy"