A Matter of Honor

There is no honor left in this world.  A persons word doesnt mean hardly anything to anyone anymore.  A handshake is like flipping a light switch, its just something people do.  Young people are either not taught about the power and significance of these things or they think its pointless. 

Marrage in todays world is popular one for this.  Whether its a religious union or simply going to the court house, 2 people more or less make a promise to be with one another and work through lifes challanges together.  But more than 50% of the time (at least in this country) those people break that promise.  Sometimes it happens early or sometimes after 15 or more years.  Who taught these people that it was ok to break your promise?  Do these people (regardless of how they feel toward the person) ever regret or feel bad that they didnt keep their word?  How can these people ever seriously expect anyone to ever trust or put faith in them again?  I mean this is the ultimate promise.  When one person breaks it, it almost makes the other look like a failure too. 

Now im not one to go around preaching "my word is my bond"  because that is a little over the top.  But im not one to give people many 2nd chances when they fail at this.  If i do then its just because.  And i will always be left wondering when that person will let me down again.  Because it WILL happen.  However, i generally wont let myself get too close to that person.   

Its so easy to disregard, mainly because there is a lack of being held accountable for most things like this.  An "Oh well" attitude is so common.  I see so many young people look at older people like they are morons when they start talking about the importance of doing what you say you are going to do, or keeping your word. 

Is there something that isnt being passed on to the kids?  Are parents the failing to get through to kids?  I cant even remember the last time i heard the word honor spoken in a house when it didnt come from me.  Its like there is no sense of disappointment in ones self if you fail to keep your word or follow through. 

Its almost like if someone else isnt holding you accountable then it doenst really matter...almost like holding yourself accountable isnt enough incentive to follow through and the personal satisfaction that goes with it knowing that you are an honorable individual.