Youngsters of today? Hmm… By the way, where are they? Are youngsters of today the same with yesterday’s? As I have observed, there is a huge disparity amongst today’s and yesterday’s youngsters. As a matter of fact, I can set myself as an example.
Observing at their behaviors and attitudes, fads and fashion, and the way they approach or deal with the society. It seems that the youngsters of today are wild; their good values and traits have been forgotten and slowly vanishing. Where are the good qualities of the Filipino youngsters that were practiced before? Have they been diminished? If you were asked to compare Filipinos to other nationalities, we Filipinos will stand out. Filipinos were noted to possess good qualities and traits; we are known for our hospitality, good nature and for our being family-oriented (the act of having close family ties).
Many foreign historians and philosophers who had studied our culture praised the values and traits of the Filipinos. But where are these traits at present? Sad to say, it seems that they have vanished in the wind. Is this the influence of the countries as we try to imitate their lifestyle and way of living? More often than not, indeed, we imitate. Though it turns out we are having a hard time at it.
Some say, “We are now westernized”. We have embraced the styles and trends of the west. Others say, “We are now taking the path to the future”. And because of that concept, we are aiming to be ‘futuristic’, too.
Are these concepts the reasons why our youngsters should behave differently now as compared to the past, say 30 years ago?
Youngsters of today indulge in various vices; they go beyond their limits. That is why some of them are engaged in prohibited drugs. But they didn’t realize that their involvement in these prohibitions could have them end up hurting themselves and others. They love to explore. Some are into smoking cigarettes and others are into drinking alcoholic beverages. They do it thinking that if they do, boys will becomes more masculine-looking and cool. For the girls, they thinking it will make them look “sosy” as their colloquial term. Others involve themselves with questionable characters and activities, for instance joining fraternities and sororities. To name a few, there’s APO, AKP, Tau Gamma Phi, Tau Gamma Sigma and gangs like Bloods and Crips. These youngsters are not thinking that they are destroying their lives and their future; but in the end, who will suffer? It still is them.
What’s worst, nowadays many a number of youngsters are aware of sexual intercourse. Sex is already and open book that they can share with anyone. This is very alarming. Most of them are likely to practice such because of curiosity and aggressiveness. Many teenage couples resort to pre-marital sex or fornication, which is a violation of God’s commandments and literally destroys the sanctity of marriage.
Fashion and fads also differ. Youngsters of today, especially girls, are most likely the issue. Skimpy shorts, micro mini skirts, halters, spaghetti straps, tube tops showing much flesh makes them degrading. (No offense to all the girls out there.) All I can say is that they must respect themselves if they want respect for them in return.
Indeed, we are lost but we still have time to correct it. Fellow youngsters, hope you will be awakened. As a youngster myself, all I can advice to all of you is that, today is the best time to explore and to discover whatever there is. However, bear in mind; we must know which decision to take and which path to follow. Live our lives to the fullest because being young and this much alive comes only once. Don’t waste a single moment. Our being young is indeed the most exciting ever, agree?
Observing at their behaviors and attitudes, fads and fashion, and the way they approach or deal with the society. It seems that the youngsters of today are wild; their good values and traits have been forgotten and slowly vanishing. Where are the good qualities of the Filipino youngsters that were practiced before? Have they been diminished? If you were asked to compare Filipinos to other nationalities, we Filipinos will stand out. Filipinos were noted to possess good qualities and traits; we are known for our hospitality, good nature and for our being family-oriented (the act of having close family ties).
Many foreign historians and philosophers who had studied our culture praised the values and traits of the Filipinos. But where are these traits at present? Sad to say, it seems that they have vanished in the wind. Is this the influence of the countries as we try to imitate their lifestyle and way of living? More often than not, indeed, we imitate. Though it turns out we are having a hard time at it.
Some say, “We are now westernized”. We have embraced the styles and trends of the west. Others say, “We are now taking the path to the future”. And because of that concept, we are aiming to be ‘futuristic’, too.
Are these concepts the reasons why our youngsters should behave differently now as compared to the past, say 30 years ago?
Youngsters of today indulge in various vices; they go beyond their limits. That is why some of them are engaged in prohibited drugs. But they didn’t realize that their involvement in these prohibitions could have them end up hurting themselves and others. They love to explore. Some are into smoking cigarettes and others are into drinking alcoholic beverages. They do it thinking that if they do, boys will becomes more masculine-looking and cool. For the girls, they thinking it will make them look “sosy” as their colloquial term. Others involve themselves with questionable characters and activities, for instance joining fraternities and sororities. To name a few, there’s APO, AKP, Tau Gamma Phi, Tau Gamma Sigma and gangs like Bloods and Crips. These youngsters are not thinking that they are destroying their lives and their future; but in the end, who will suffer? It still is them.
What’s worst, nowadays many a number of youngsters are aware of sexual intercourse. Sex is already and open book that they can share with anyone. This is very alarming. Most of them are likely to practice such because of curiosity and aggressiveness. Many teenage couples resort to pre-marital sex or fornication, which is a violation of God’s commandments and literally destroys the sanctity of marriage.
Fashion and fads also differ. Youngsters of today, especially girls, are most likely the issue. Skimpy shorts, micro mini skirts, halters, spaghetti straps, tube tops showing much flesh makes them degrading. (No offense to all the girls out there.) All I can say is that they must respect themselves if they want respect for them in return.
Indeed, we are lost but we still have time to correct it. Fellow youngsters, hope you will be awakened. As a youngster myself, all I can advice to all of you is that, today is the best time to explore and to discover whatever there is. However, bear in mind; we must know which decision to take and which path to follow. Live our lives to the fullest because being young and this much alive comes only once. Don’t waste a single moment. Our being young is indeed the most exciting ever, agree?
