The Straw That Broke Your Camel's Back !

                                                           What is it about the milk of human kindness that has gone decidedly sour ? What is it about that kind individual that used to stop you on the street and say hello and wish you the best in the world , that has long been a used to be ? There were always times you could rely on your next door neighbour to help out in times of need or just drop in and say hello . Maybe in old areas , in mature towns the exact opposite may apply , but for fresh and young couples starting out the age of minding your own business applies .
                                                          I suppose it could take time before people try and trust others who are basically strangers other than the fact they may live next door to them . Its the age of keeping one's door closed and wanting it no other way .
                                                          I remember in another lifetime , our door was always open wide , when the children and friends of our own children waltzed in and out like it was a carnival . They introduced us all to their horses , their hamsters , and their guinea pigs . I remember one time our hamster who went by the name of Maj decided to go missing downstairs . She surfaced one week later at the back of our bath upstairs . What she did and how she managed all that is beyond me but alive she was .
                                                         Now there has to be a play date organized , and everyone including parents have to be vetted . It has gotten so out of hand , these rules and regulations being pounded into peoples heads about whats appropriate and whats not . I have heard of certain grandparents being afraid to show any sort of emotion or love towards their grandchildren , simply because it is maybe deemed inappropriate in certain circumstances . Do you see where I am coming from with this ? Its insane that in this day and age everyone has to look over their shoulders so as not to give the wrong impression .

                                                        You see things can appear to be hunky dory on the surface , but privately people are saying to themselves when will all this intrusion on their freedom to choose both for themselves and their children end . There has to come a time when one says to oneself enough is enough . So what straw will it be that will break your camels back ?