So maybe it's not swine flu, but the nation seems to have come down with a serious case of impulse control disorder. Symptoms include (but are not limited to) Kanye West snatching Taylor Swift's moment at MTV's Video Music Awards; Serena Williams threatening, with expletives, to cram her ball down a lineswoman's throat at the U.S. Open; and Rep. Joe Wilson's inability to contain the urge to denigrate President Obama while the president was in the middle of addressing the nation on a topic of critical importance.
In the wake of these high-profile outbursts across disciplines -- politics, entertainment and sports -- many Americans have found themselves asking, what is going on.
- By Robin Abcarian, LA Times, Sept 19, 2009
Dismayed by these incidents of rudeness, OC Human Relations brought together a group of students to discuss the issue. Their response was to develop a cross-generational campaign to challenge adults to treat each other with dignity and respect, hence, "What's Up with Adults?"
We invite you to watch the video, take the polls to find out how mature you are, take a look at the resources we've put together AND pledge to become a more mature adult!
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