Simon Cowell draws the line about Respect.

Last night I watched X Factor. I will have to say Simon Cowell throughout the years has been very blunt at times. I am sure this comes from working up the ladder to where he is today. Last night, as a mum I was very impressed. Perhaps more adults should have the guts to confront a person about being disrespectful. Astro is one of the contestants on the X Factor, and Simon Cowell was not putting up with this young man's attitude. I was impressed at how humble Stacy Francis, the other contestant that ended leaving was. She is a single mother of two who stood with dignity even when she lost. Astro however did not at first accept the comment from Simon Cowell, saying that his folded arms and how he had come out on the stage not really prepared to sing was disrespectful. Simon Cowell said it was disrepect for Astro's mother, for the show, and Simon was not happy. Rachel Crow another teen in the contest started to cry as she waited her fait. Simon stood with Rachel, his arm on her shoulder supporting the young lady and walked with her off the stage, when she found out that she was not leaving. She was not disrespectful, but acted with dignity.

What can we learn from Simon Cowell? One thing is for sure he might not have children, but he sure knows that respect is what anyone should have been given the huge platform that these performers have been given. It is sad to say that Simon who many have called Mr.Nasty actually was the only one to confront this young man, although L.A. Reid was not impressed with this young man's attitude either. I have felt for a while that Astro was arrogant but somewhat agreed with Simon that he had the fight to win.

Obviously Simon Cowell has drawn a line. Sad to say not many people do. I am glad that my fellow Brit confronted this issue on his show the X Factor. But how come it has come to this, that people are confronted about doing what is right? The issue should be confronted in our schools, homes and be a foundation of moving forward. Respect and thankfulness should not be bottle fed us.

So what can we learn from Mr.Nasty is that he actually has qualities that we can all learn from.

Let's not forget that if we are to demand respect ourselves, we better be giving it out.

Please have a cup of tea with me today.