As adults, we are often guilty of putting down young people and their  behaviours.  Most teenagers are decent, law-abiding citizens, yet we tend to  lump them in together with the few who break the law and cause disturbances.

This came to mind when we were leaving the parking lot of the funeral  home on the way to burying our uncle, Bill Dawson.  As the cars pulled onto the street following the hearse, a young man in a car whipped off his hat as  the procession passed him. His gesture of respect really touched our  hearts.

Many of us can recall situations when young people have done something kind  or decent or selfless.  I think it's important to mention those incidents  the next time we are among a group of adults who are grumbling about how bad  the kids are today.

Linda White and Ron Moyle,
Elmwood, Ont.