Start 'em Young

Over the past week or so, I've had a number of discussions with some friends about the self-centeredness of people these days. It manifests as a lack of common courtesy, a "me first" attitude, and general disdain for rules, laws, or other conventions that are inconvenient.

Well, it seems that they're teaching this kind of "outta my way!" mentality in pre-school these days. I was just accosted by a girl between the ages of four and six. I was attempting to walk out of the cafe, while she was coming in to place a plate in the bus tray. I did what I usually do when small children hurtle at me, and that is freeze--I don't want to inadvertently knee them in the face or something like that. As it happened, I froze in "her way". Rather than say anything or try to go around, she actually tried to brush me aside with her arm!