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Message: [QUOTE="JoePgh, post: 2243266, member: 1131"] Why do I remember that, while I was growing up in the 1950's and 60's, I continually heard the oldsters of that era say exactly the same things about us that are being said in this thread? I suspect that there is far less disparity between kids then and kids now than some seem to think, and that one thing that will never change is that people in their 60's and 70's will view kids in their teens and 20's as spoiled and "entitled" (whatever word they may use for that in each generation). I prefer to celebrate the fact that we UConn basketball fans get to observe players like Napheesa, KLS, Kia, Crystal, and Gabby (and in the recent past, players such as Morgan Tuck, Moriah Jefferson, Caroline Doty, Stef Dolson, and Kelly Faris) whose parents raised them "the right way" and who show that in their behavior on the court and (to the extent we observe it) off the court as well. I know that Geno says it is harder to find those personalities than ever before, but I'm skeptical of that. After all, he is part of the generation that is prone to make such observations. And, may I add, it is not just UConn players who show these traits. I would point to Notre Dame and Stanford as two other programs who seem to recruit and produce athletes who are physically skilled but also of exemplary character (in the great majority of cases). I am SO impressed by both Ogwumike sisters, and there are many other examples. [/QUOTE]