I have come to the opinion that parents are much more cruel and interested in the popularity contest. Brutal honest fact is most kids are better and nicer than adults. It takes years for parents to reinforce the negative behavior. Some kids are mean and nasty little beasts. Even with good parents.
I will agree with you on that. And don't get me started about youth sports these day. And you have the "mothers" dressing their little girls up like street walkers.