Kevin,

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>>*gd&rvvvvvf*
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>What does that actually mean?

Grin, Duck & run very ...very fast


>Maybe parents are too laid back nowadays, I got the belt if I misbehaved, and I've never thought it was harsh treatment.

I think this is true. One of the best analogies I've come up with is the notion of copying a copy of a copy of a copy. They degrade over time and at some point the "picture" needs refreshing. Things, by nature, deteriorate unless you take active measures against the deterioration. Societies, relationships, job skills, language, etc, etc, etc...