1. Juvenile delinquency:
As we all know that the teenage
behavior is extremely problematic and unpredictable too. There are many who are
caught red-handed with petty crimes like arms conflicts, illicit affairs,
substance abuse and various others. The status of urbanized women is also
challenged; we come across various cases of MMS blackmails, rapes, murders and
theft.
2. Poverty:
Although it’s a shameful to say
but we have to declare that sections of Indiaare still poorest of poor. Even
after years of being categorized as a developing country, we could not replace
the label with developed country. Most of the homes cannot afford have good
health and hygiene. Poverty is really killing us and youths are also getting
victimized.
3. Inadequate employment opportunities:
In yesteryears, education was not
everyone’s forte. Those, who really had the knack for it, pursued it. But
today, the scenario is different; everyone is studying along with full-fledged
facilities. In the past, even a high school pass-out or simple graduates would
find work and live contentedly. In those days, one would not necessarily need
to have a college degree to survive. But in today’s times, youngsters with
multiple degrees are unable to find work with good pay, to afford a decent
lifestyle.
4. Education Disparity:
Education is a priority and
everyone’s birthright. We will not find any sound head, who will dispute this
well regarded fact. A good education is like a boon in one’s life, opening up a
host of opportunities. Please don’t get me wrong, I’m not debating over good
school or bad school, rather talking of a value-based proper education system,
and the discrimination in educational quality, which is categorized by
financial status.
5. Obesity:
Recent trends show that
approximately 25% kids are obese in India. There is a thin line between being
chubby and being obese. Why so? What went wrong? Who’s to blame? There are
several questions which instantly pop up. Video games, TV, the internet and
fast food can be blamed partially. Today, kids are spending more time watching
TV, surfing the internet than running around. This sedentary lifestyle has
dangerous consequences. The saddest thing is that they can feel socially
awkward or being ridiculed by their peers. Apart from obesity-related health
problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, other side-effects are low
self-esteem, depression, etc.
6. Materialism:
It is sad but a bitter fact that
we live in a society that promotes materialism. And we unknowingly encourage
and instill this philosophy into our children. Surprisingly we teach our
children that the success and happiness in life is measured by how much stuff
or wealth you acquire? It is nothing but natural when kids ask for things which
their friends may have. But instead of fulfilling their demands immediately, we
should take a pause and think seriously. In which direction we are heading?
Never mind, we satiate their demands which are within our financial limit, but
that is not a good sign at all.
7. Violence in schools:
When we send our kids to school,
we usually take a sigh of relief. Schools play a major role in teaching life
skills to young minds and their endeavor must be recognized. It is reasonable
to expect that these sacred places of learning would prove as safe havens for
children. But increasing cases of crime in school makes us lose our sleep. No,
these are no minor cases of bullying but serious full-fledged crimes like
stabbings, fighting and suicides.
8. Early Maturity:
In earlier generations, kids
enjoyed being kids. But today, with the advent of satellite television and
internet, kids are bombarded with unwanted information. They are exposed to
some adult-related content too, which is not at all conducive for their
delicate minds. The concept of childhood becomes problematic.
9. Substance abuse:
“A cigarette in my hand…I felt
like a man.” Yes…..the famous anti-smoking campaign by Gary Lawyer did manage
to scare smoking to some extent. Leave aside the society, cigarette smoking is
not even justified in the world of cinema now. Smoking was cool, back then. But
nowadays, the awareness to the danger of smoking has increased substantially.
Unfortunately it is not the same in case of drinking and using drugs. They are
still assumed as cool stuff. Youngsters literally hang around booze. Apart from
damaging their own health, they also risk the society. Under the influence of
alcohol, these brats will rash drive and do several other anti-social
activities.
10. Single parent households:
When kids see their parents
living under different roofs, their adolescent mind suffers. Since last two
decades, we have noticed the disastrous increase in single parent homes. The
trend is dangerous. It is really tough to look after a child in divided home.
The situation is far more difficult when kids are raised single-handedly. Even
if it does not matter to well-heeled parent, but the children gets deprived of
parental guidance, which may result in an unwanted number of problems, such as
alcohol/drug abuse, school dropout, and teenage pregnancies.
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