“good manners and good morals are sworn friends and fast allies.” – c. a. bartol bartol’s quote reveals the preoccupation with manners as evidence of morals. some might argue that today’s youth have a poor sense of manners, and therefore poor morals. is this true? do today’s youth lack the morals of previous generations? or are they simply changing with the times? plan and write an essay in which you take and develop a position on this issue. support your position with reasoning and examples from your experience and observations. what is the quotation/statement for the essay?

What is the meaning of the word repent based on its context in this passage? charley knew it was his fault that the whole family had to cancel their winter vacation. it all started when he’d snuck out of his house and hid at his friend laurie's place. the whole family had spent the morning looking for charley all over the neighborhood. by the time they’d found him, it was afternoon. they had missed their flight for hawaii. now charley felt guilty for his actions. he approached his father to repent for his poor behavior. but his father would not listen to him and instead declared that there would be no vacation this winter.