choose life
By xyruz43
@xyruz43 (32)
April 28, 2011 9:39am CST
Youth is often defined as the time of life between childhood and maturity, although, generally-speaking, it refers to those who are between the ages of 15 and 25, a period in a person's life when he develops deeper understanding of the crucial truths about the life and the world around him. Reality tells us that from generation to generation, not every young person gets educated, nurtured, and properly exposed to the same social, moral, religious and political environs that can alter or define what he or she would be in the future. Imagine the horrors of parents of yesteryears in knowing that their children do not accept but even challenge the ideals of their elders.
7 responses
@macayadann (1235)
• Philippines
30 Apr 11
The children starts defining their life at their age when it is at its peak of aggressiveness and curiosity. The parents are there to guide and much more to give support to them otherwise their fight for the strong foundation of their happy and secured life will be their defeat. They have the right to chose which way of life that will make them happy and for sure at the start positive approach will be their first step towards success. They should be nourished with proper advise to make them keep on going building for them a happy life as chosen.
@macayadann (1235)
• Philippines
8 May 11
As we end our life it will be their start so let us give them the strong foundation for their future.
@r0ck_r0ck (1952)
• India
28 Apr 11
You ignored the fact that back in the days life wasnt much complicated like it is now, simplicity, peace and non violence actually did exist back then from which a teen could actually learn good things too making it easier for the parents.
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
29 Apr 11
In many instances, the children are charged to the care of babysitters or left to their own devices after school, during which the young lock themselves away with their computers and other technological gadgets, and tethered to the Internet where they can find violent ideas and gruesome visuals. Many of these youngsters find e-mail and social networking sites as the way to socially connect with others - a cheap substitute for in-person friendship and interaction. Bombarded with movies where mayhem is standard fare or sitcoms in television that deal with many powerful issues and social pressures of everyday life, so many kids grow up lacking the influence of a positive role model, thereby struggling to figure things out on their own.
@xyruz43 (32)
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29 Apr 11
It is not surprising then that many of the young people today turn to substance abuse to suppress those feelings of neglect and abandonment. The situation is even exacerbated by peer pressure, family problems and the allure of gang affiliation, that for some satisfy that need for acceptance or the sense to belong and feel loved.
@ladygator (3465)
• United States
28 Apr 11
I am not sure that I understand this discussion. Let me tell you what I understand, The critical age of the youth where they get a direction as to which way they will go into adulthood. And usually the adults in their lives are the ones that show them to their way. They do this by understanding who they are and their strong points, telling them of their options. But in the years past this was a huge challenge for them? If this is indeed what you have said here, I think thats where we are right now. The children are very challenging right now.
@xyruz43 (32)
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29 Apr 11
Yes, youth are very challenging nowadays, as economic pressure demands that both parents work to make ends meet, many are left with very little quality time to dedicate for their children, to correct their wayward, steer them in the right direction, and teach them in the right direction, and teach them values and good manners.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Apr 11
Well, because of the modern times, some of the ideal ways of our elders are not applicable anymore to some of our children. So that's why, the children would complain whenever their parents tell them that this is the way a thing should be done or how it is done.
Some would not listen and persist their own way, but in the end if it turns out not good would also try what their parents suggested. Only then, they would realize parents really mean well for their children. 
@xyruz43 (32)
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30 Apr 11
That's true, youth nowadays are far different than before. When you tells them now the way our parents raised us, they answered us..."we are now in a computer age so do not compare the past and the present." So it only mean that advance technologies also affect their behavior. We, parents should not give up disciplining our children. Because discipline makes our children aware of what is right and wrong in thought, or word, and deed as well as what is beneficial and harmful. It makes the child understand the standards and morals of the society in which he lives.
@sashakiddo (1102)
• United States
29 Apr 11
we can think of the song by Pink Floyd where they say "we don't need no education, teachers leave your kids alone." To some extent the foolishness of children can understood as their revolt against adults who act more like authority figures rather than mentors. Children need to feel free and independent to some extent, then they will learn to think for themselves, make informed decisions and have an impact on society. Adults should facilitate their learning but they shouldn't order kids around.
@xyruz43 (32)
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30 Apr 11
The child is naturally active and inquisitive. He moves a lot and likes to poke around. This may lead to a number of delightful discoveries as well as few painful mishaps. But as his experiences accumulate and he sees the effect of his little adventures and misadventures on those around him, he realizes that there ought to be limits to his actions. He learns to control himself. He becomes responsible for his actions. He achieves self-discipline.
@maunesrockford92078 (305)
• Philippines
28 Apr 11
There are reasons that are too irrational to follow and there are ideas that are way ahead of time, what is important is you follow what you believed is right and heed the advice of people you trust especially the elder ones, they know more about life than the young before them.
@mohitraj321 (496)
• India
28 Apr 11
Life is a Art i am living in my small house but I am still happy. Because its upon you what you want from god. If you are not satisfied then you can never be happy in your life. Life is not a game life is art not money. Money destroyes life. Money is main matter of our happiness if we have lots of money than can you give gaurantee that we will be happy no not at al. Money can not give gaurantee of happiness. Gaurantee of happiness is satisfection so be satisfied and see than what happens.
