IN part I agree with the comments printed in The Press regarding the lack of opportunity for youngsters by Robert Greaves (Letters, March 16) and Tim Murgatroyd (The Press, March 8).
However, I suspect both gentlemen are of my generation when most people left education at 15 and you soon developed a work ethic that stood you in good stead for the rest of your working life.
Now, with education extended to a minimum 18 years, young people learn how to spend money and use credit cards before they learn how to earn it - the bank of mum and dad.
Students in their social lives behave more childishly than the children they hope to teach.
As soon as I was old enough, I started a paper round and opened a Post Office saving account.
I delivered meat on Saturdays (as a butcher’s boy) and later went to work in my uncle’s greengrocers, saving all the time.
I cycled to work, took my own sandwiches, and only had enough money for my paper.
I have what I have because I did without and always paid my way.
By the time they reach 18, some think the world owes them a living and they don’t have any work ethic at all.
D M Deamer, Penleys Grove Street, Monkgate, York
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