Is personal responsibility still seen as being something important enough that we *must* ensure our children know about it? Or, do we now live in an age of Blame Culture, where it is 'never *my* fault', in any way whatsoever, no matter what the circumstances.

I was taught to be responsible for my actions, and was told some actions may bring consequences that I might not like. Thus, I was taught to avoid taking those actions in the first place.   I knew I had to learn to be in control of them rather than the other way round.

Anyway, that's just me, and my upbringing, but I've also passed that outlook on to my children, because I feel taking personal responsibility is an important lesson to learn and something you should carry with you all your life long.