Times have changed... for the worst.

Times are constantly changing. We all know because things are different. (The list below will be updated again when more behaviour is recalled/observed.)

In the Past:
1) When we didn't submit our work, we were so frightened when the teachers made us stand.
2) When we achieved 50% of the marks for a test/exam, we knew we didn't study enough and felt disappointed and ashamed.
3) It is correct to return all utensils and crockery after a meal in a foodcourt/canteen/someone else's kitchen. We also ensure that any food dropped onto the tables/floors are cleared and disposed of properly.
4) We throw away rubbish that we see around us in school even when it was someone else who dropped it.
5) Once reprimanded/scolded by teachers, we would keep quiet for the entire lesson, be ashamed and apologise to the teacher.
6) Try our best to meet the target set by teacher, like desperately reaching the 300/500 word for an essay.
7) Submit our late assignment immediately after school or the very next day.
8) Give the guilty look when reprimanded and keep quiet throughout.
9) Read storybooks during holidays, after school, and all other free time.
10) Help to lay crockery/utensils on the table before a meal and wash dishes after a meal.
11) Address all elders at a table before dining.
12) Eat whatever food is on the table.
13) Parents caned their children when they hear that their children has been punished in school.

Now:
1) "I forgot", "I never bring". Standing is a daily business which doesn't seem a big deal at all.
2) "Luckily I'm not the lowest in class." "I passed!"
3) Plates, food wrapping, cups are all left for other people to clear. The mess is left behind and no one bothers.
4) "This rubbish is not mine."
5) Keep silent for not more than 5mins, then start talking to classmate sitting beside AGAIN. (Where's the apology?)
6) Anyhow scribble and submit a piece of paper that is so crushed/torn/smudged and contains less words than a primary 5 compo.
7) Keep quiet and hope that the teacher forgets to collect the assignment. (got count for CA or not also the same)
8) Look elsewhere or just stare blankly at the teacher scolding as if nothing is happening/give a defense that is almost good enough to defend a murderer in court/"Whatever, I don't care."
9) Chat on MSN, play Maple Story/CS/DOTA/Audition, SMS everyone and claim that life is boring despite rotting (doing nothing) at home.
10) Arrive at the table after completing the game/chat, leave immediately after finish eating. Might do some clearing only when asked to.
11) Start taking favourite food before everyone is seated at the dining table.
12) "Eeee, I dunwan this." "Ewww, I dun eat dat."
13) Various reasons are given as to why a child cannot be caned, but nothing is said about giving the child the appropriate punishment for an offence he/she has committed.