To what extent do we make society? I put forth that we make society what we want and if we want something changed then we do it. It is becoming more and more of a norm to accept that those who are 18, 19, up to the early 20's are irresponsible, immature, and cannot hold steady relationships. It is upon that reasoning that many look out and quickly judge those in that category. Why should they act differently? We have no expectations from them, save that they will mature in a couple years on their own due time, from being older, and having "experience". What terrible social dogma. They do not rise to the occasions because we do not expect them to.
We do not expect them to act like adults, contribute to society, stop with teenage games, and become a mature member of society. We want their youth years and experiences to be extended. But at this we have a conundrum. For we see that many are then living in their parents homes for years beyond what they should, they are working at mediocre jobs, they are not seeking the higher education that they should and that they are not achieving major life goals as people did years ago. Are we cradling the younger society into a group that will not be able to survive or grown on its own. Now I would like to note that I am not speaking of all, but a certain group from this age group.
Are we giving them ample opportunity to hold jobs while they are in High School so that they can learn to take responsibility, know how to work, have interpersonal communication skills, learn what it means to begin being an adult, and to have the experiences that help one become mature?
More to come.
