Paul SweeneyHow can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young?
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I think that children today are trained to be impatient. We are taught to want the things we want now, not to wait for them. This is terrible because when you are impatient, you are always in a rush. This makes it difficult for you to make friends, get along with people, and do many other things. When you are always in a hurry, you can not enjoy life.
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