The Traditions of Punishment And Pride

Entitled.

That is a word that gets thrown around a great deal, especially in regards to the new generation.  While every generation insists that it had the hardest time, or endured the most to obtain what it has, this is the first time that one word has been used to cover an entire generational group.

Entitlement.

Various claims that the newest generation is spoiled are nothing new.  Where is the line between “entitlement” and a gap in how society has changed?  What was acceptable 20 years ago is not the same as what was acceptable 50 years ago, which is not the same as what was acceptable 100 years ago.  Among the largest changes from one generation to the next is how punishment is handled.

The line of “discipline” and “abuse” is a tight rope.  Even the military, where discipline is basic training was once enforced by striking the recruits, has changed its ways.  Some would say this is a change that reflects society no longer requiring violence to solve insolvency.  Others claim it is the new generation being “babied” and “coddled”.

Washington State receiver accuses Mike Leach of abuse

Washington State receiver Marquess Wilson has quit the football team.Wilson who had been a starter for three seasons had been heavily criticized by head coach Mike Leach and was suspended for a game after walking out of a workout. The receiver claims that the suspension was simply a way for the University to cover up the abuse that Leach and his team is inflicting on the teams players.

Below is the statement release by Wilson following his decision to quit the team.