It's been a little while but I've had two unique experiences in the last week. Surreal you might say. I went to the LGMS band concert last Tuesday and was astounded by the crowd. The bands were great. The principal announced at the beginning that he'd appreciate the audience being a good example to the kids. The audience proceeded to talk the entire time. Loudly. A mother was encouraging her child to yell things during the songs. The lady next to me was knitting a full size red blanket. I'm not lying. I looked at her about 479 times to make sure I wasn't halucinating. A GIANT RED BLANKET.

So tonight I went to the orchestra concert. Again, the talking doesn't stop. Two ladies in front of me were talking LOUDLY the whole time.
(During a song)
Lady: "HEY, CAN I SEE YOUR PROGRAM?"
Me: "Yes." (whispered)
Lady: "WHERE'D YOU GIT IT?"
Me: "In the lobby." (whispered)
Lady: "I DIDN'T GIT ONE!"
Me: embarrassed.

Then there was the Hispanic family behind me that decided their 3 kids under the age of 4 should just kick the bleachers, bang their toys around, and constantly yell things in Spanish. Not a single form of discipline was enforced. None. Unless starring forward as if your children didn't exist is a form of discipline.

Is this specific to my area? Or are parents really this inept everywhere? It's hard to imagine...