[Harp]

Public affection is generally not appropriate. I daresay it's the same in Germany. Who knows how private these two thought they were being, however. They probably thought they were in a relatively private moment.

Yes, American spring breakers you see on TV are nuts and out of control. They are decadent, stupid, etc., etc. Rest assured that there are many, many more university-aged kids sitting around their mom and dad's house. Sitting on the couch isn't nearly as interesting on TV, however.

[janette]

Harp you are right too! I have such a daughter at home, she will never get attention from TV. She is a student at the Atlanta International School (68 different Nations) Spring break was already 3 weeks ago and we went together on a short vacation trip. She is 17 years old, has a boyfriend in Seattle since 1 1/2 year, they both are able to keep their relationship between Seattle and Atlanta alive, because we help them with tickets and a lot of understanding!!! If he comes to our home, he is treated very welcome with understanding, that both of them need privacy, that's the German way, of cource I understand the obsticles, American parents have, but that's our way! It works. She is our youngest! Sister is 29 and brother is 26 years old, from their upbringing I take my experiance, but boy, how different it is, to raise a child (our youngest) here, ore like my older ones overthere, what a difference!!

[sadimgnik]

Public affection is generally not appropriate.

So, who died and made you king?

I see absolutely nothing wrong with public displays of affection .. and will cheerfully ignore anyone who says I shouldn't snog my wife in public.

Regards

Sadim