On a fine day like today, I decided to get some fresh air and some supplies from the local market. So I started out on foot, with a spring in my step and cheerful rhythm in my heart. As I rounded the corner of the street, I heard the screech of tires and suddenly a car drove very close to me. I turned around to find myself the object of scrutiny of the occupants of the car, who were three teenage boys. I regarded them with disdain for driving so carelessly and in turn I was awarded with boyish grins and nods and then the car drove off.
My, my...the encounter left me with mixed feelings. I thought I was old enough not to be swayed by such unwanted attention but frankly speaking I was oozing with self satisfaction at having brought a car full of teenage boys to a screeching halt! That does not happen everyday ;) Though I am sure I would not have received such warm acknowledgement had I been carrying my five month old daughter!
However, this incident did lead me to ponder over what really goes through the minds of today's youth. They have their fancy cars to drive, smart phones to flash, cool friends to hang around with, " romantic involvements" to cope with, use the internet for whatever purpose imaginable and find the time to throw in some educational endeavors. I am tempted to say that they have plenty on their plate but what troubles me is that in all these activities they have forgotten to find the true purpose of their lives. They do not know where they are headed nor do they care. Is it entirely their fault or is it their parents' fault who did not upkeep the bygone tradition of passing the wisdom from generation to generation. The wisdom of the ages is lost for today's youth and they are bogged down in frivolous activities that have rendered their senses numb.
The country that this young generation has inherited needs an extreme makeover in not just politics but social, moral and religious issues. The country lies in tatters due to internal destabilization and external intrusion. It is always argued that this country needs strong leadership but my question is, "does this country have the appropriate followers?". When the populace is united and is ready to work together for its own good, then the much needed "strong leadership" emerges from within them. But where is the unity and where is the common goal? These are the people who can easily be led astray since they themselves are not sure which direction they have to follow. They don't even care what the world's coming to, as long as they get to update their status on facebook! The condition of today's youth leaves much to be longed for...
