THE LIFESTYLE OF TODAY'S CHILDREN...
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Growing up Samuel was a very cute, easy going and gentle boy. Admired by
all, boys and girls wished to be closer to him…
Men and women wished they had a
son this cute and gentle. He couldn’t even hurt a fly. He was rarely angered,,
very obedient and calm. Handled life with ease and lived every day with believe
that tomorrow holds something great. He wasn’t from a wealthy family, but had
great dreams of elevating himself and his family. He was a Godfearing child
with great respect for the doctrine of Christ. He was the apple of his mother’s
eyes and loved by all that knew him. Calmest amongst his siblings, soft at
heart, cared for all around him, family and friends. peace-setter, never found
in the midst of gossip, was indeed a source of joy to his family. He was a good
child!
Unfortunately things turned around for him when he gained admission into
the higher institution. A good child turned bad.. How did this happen?
As an adolescent, Samuel started developing an interest in music. Rap
music to be precise! Hence, he gradually began to lose interest in education.
Told his parents he wants to make music, they supported him but advice that he
focuses on his education also. He finally got admitted into the university but
joins a cult group in school and that was the beginning of his problems. That
singular decision was a step towards regret… a step towards his change from
being good to bad… Samuel took hard drugs, smoked cigarette and weed. He
totally forgot everything his parents ever taught him. His intake was in excess
and this resulted in mental issues.
For 6 years, he battled with mental breakdowns as he went in and out
of various rehabilitation facilities and psychiatric hospitals. A child who was
once a source of joy to his family was now a source of pain and sadness. Caused
serious chaos in his family, gave unrest to everybody around him. His mother
prayed fervently for her son’s recovery, she went around in search for help,
both spiritual and physical.
What a life! How a good boy turned bad! Dreams shattered!
Life is just like a soccer game.it is unpredictable!!!
As a child, we all had dreams/wishes, things we wished to have at a
certain age, places we wished to go to at a certain age, people we wished
remained in our lives forever, those we wished to grow old with, Courses we
wished to pursue in school. But as we grew into various stages, life welcomed
us with various challenges, hence some of our dreams/wishes changed, we were
taught to set priorities straight.
In a world that is constantly trying to change you, it is nearly
impossible to stay same!
Children are blessings to parents rather than a curse. It is the joy of
a parent to see his/her child grow into someone responsible and able to impact
positively in the economy. Also it is the prayer of every child that God
blesses him/her in abundance so as to take care of his parents in appreciation
of everything they did for him while growing into whoever he is today.
Unfortunately, children today no longer know the purpose for which they
exist. They grow up throwing away every value/norm they were taught regardless
of their parent’s opinion. They now see life as a competition. Disregarding the
words of God, they engage in things the bible stands against despite the
consequences. They engage in fetish things, adopt irresponsible ways of life,
inhale and exhale harmful substances disregarding the consequences, harm and
kill fellow humans disregarding God’s commandments. Their entire existence,
their everyday is without a tangible purpose other than for competition sake,
not even for their parents. So sad!
Children ought to be sources of joy to their parents, but today, some
are rather joy snatchers. They cause their parents to worry about them. They
engage in various forms of crimes, ranging from robbery/theft, scams, forgery,
rape, kidnapping, street fights amongst other crimes reported daily in our
newspapers, TV and radio stations. Who do we blame for these acts of rascality
amongst our youths?
Did I hear u say “their parents” “the government” “teachers” “religious
bodies” ?
In my own opinion, I would say the children are to be blamed for their
individual actions!
For instance, a family with 5 children, all 4 are productive, but 1
unproductive (a bad egg),, if we blame the parents for the wrong deeds of the
unproductive child, who then do we give credit for the success of the
productive 4. Could it be said that while bringing them up, the parents locked
away the unproductive child in a private room while giving advice to the
productive 4?
Let’s not forget that some youths out there today performing havocs in
the society may be from Christian homes, sons and daughters of church ministers
and deacons, church and mosque goers.
Yes, morals are to be instilled in children by their parents during
upbringing, and discipline supported by teachers in schools and churches and finally
backed up by government legislations. But even at that, with all these
adequately provided for some children, they still choose to take the wrong path
in life. Why is that?
Presently, it is done all in pursuit for wealth.
The world today is no longer as it used to be, when children were taught
to work hard in order to be successful. Gone are the days when children
believed the road to success is a rough one. Nowadays, they engage in various
fetish/sorcery/evil acts, ranging from robbery, scam, kidnapping and even money
rituals, all just to escape that “rough” path to success. It is all a part of
the competition!
Gone are the days when children respected their elders at home and
outside. Children now see themselves as equals to their elders, traditions/norms/values
been ignored.
It is with a saddened heart i write these words today..
The world is critically sick!
What kind of path has been set for the younger generation?
What kind of a world would the unborn generation meet?
Quickly we must find a solution! But first...
Who do we blame?
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GOOD ONE DEAR
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