635. The Power of Youth......

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“Robust” would be the better word to describe the youth of today. But that zeal is not let to explode as the elders fear the consequences. Agreeably that outburst of the zeal can induce negative trait also, but with a little guidance it can be channelized towards positive ventures. When closely observed parents of an adolescent would want their children to follow them rather than letting them become leaders. This takes toll on the innovative and creative side of the youth; they are stopped to use their potential and not let them think outside the box.

Such youth unfortunately take up the parents’ identity as the identity of the self rather than having individuality in life. If they are asked to present their views in a group they avoid and resist, and worst they apt to retreat and push their friend forward who eventually does the same. Even though they have a lot of ideas they are unable to put them forward as they have been conditioned so in their home by their parents. Some parents out of extreme love would not let them experiment and put a boundary of safety around the young which leads to such situations.

That boundary of safety does not let the youth to experience, understand or know the self, which is the main cause for the lack of self-confidence which is the sustaining tool of the self. With the understanding of self and having self-confidence there is no place for insecurity feel. They develop a unique way of thinking and a way of carrying themselves, an excellent mixture of these makes them a charismatic leaders and great personalities. These are not taught in schools, it is for the parents to let the younger generation experiment themselves with a close distant watch of course.

Schools and colleges emphasizes more on academic gradation which only wants the young to participate in the process of knowing the subject and puking out all that is known on the answer sheet on the day of examination to get good grades. Educational institutions put more significance to the academic achievement rather than character development amongst adolescents, and amazingly some parents have also given a green signal to this custom.

Parents of the today’s youths need to make them understand the basic values of life and help them develop principles and explain  to them the advantages of standing firm on principles. Only when this happens the young would have an appealing character which is a must quality for leadership. A little guidance from parents and well wishers and a small pat on the shoulder on the discovery of a new experience will give more space for creativity in them. There is overall progress in maturity and a well-balanced mind, which sustain them towards being a charismatic personality.

Parent’s duty does not end at providing the resources for the development of the young. Obtaining great knowledge does not act as an indicator to having a well-balanced mind, but possessing an absolutely spotless character along with the knowledge contributes to a brilliant personality. Having an encyclopedia in the book shelf and the ability to use an encyclopedia is two different things ..........…What say?????