Hi All,
I was having dinner with my primary school friends two weeks ago. We were reminiscing about how time has flown. In that time, we have seen the good and the bad amongst our friends. Most have done so well but a few have fallen wayward.
We started talking about how we have mellowed over the years and how the younger generation has a tougher time dealing with issues with all kinds of influence from Media and the Internet.We realized that our parents had given us a strong foundation. Even when some amongst us went wayward, we managed to bring ourselves back to the right path and redeem ourselves to a large extent.
It is not the case for youngsters today. They are dependent very much on themselves because they want to be independent, both parents are working, they hang out with friends more (sometimes with the wrong crowd), the influence of the Internet and television, all play a part to weaken the foundation.
It is up to these individuals to take charge of their lives at a young age so that they have a better future. It is my humble opinion that parents need to guide their children up to the age of 18 or in some cases till they are stable in their career which can be till 25 or even 30. But parents must start to pay attention to the children from a very young age not when they start rebelling.By then it will be too late.
Children are looking for guidance from parents. If they don't get it from parents, then they will turn to their friends and anybody who is willing to spend time with them and they may even turn to the Internet. This how parents lose control of their children. Shower them with love when they are young but don't spoil them or spoon feed them. They need to learn to do stuff for themselves with your guidance. That way they learn quickly. Parents need to learn to be good parents. Good parents will eventually bring up good children.
Simple Rules in Life:
-If you cannot help others then do not harm others.
-No amount of help is small, so don't be shy. JUST HELP!
-Do not harm animals.
-If you find something give it back to the rightful owner. One day, when you lose something precious you will find it back without much effort.
-VOLUNTEER - your time and skill maybe needed by some charitable organization.
-Always strife to be a better person than you already are. We all need to grow as a person.
-Show love to every person who crosses your path. This world will be a much better place to live in if there is less hate and more love.
Love All, Serve All!
I was having dinner with my primary school friends two weeks ago. We were reminiscing about how time has flown. In that time, we have seen the good and the bad amongst our friends. Most have done so well but a few have fallen wayward.
We started talking about how we have mellowed over the years and how the younger generation has a tougher time dealing with issues with all kinds of influence from Media and the Internet.We realized that our parents had given us a strong foundation. Even when some amongst us went wayward, we managed to bring ourselves back to the right path and redeem ourselves to a large extent.
It is not the case for youngsters today. They are dependent very much on themselves because they want to be independent, both parents are working, they hang out with friends more (sometimes with the wrong crowd), the influence of the Internet and television, all play a part to weaken the foundation.
It is up to these individuals to take charge of their lives at a young age so that they have a better future. It is my humble opinion that parents need to guide their children up to the age of 18 or in some cases till they are stable in their career which can be till 25 or even 30. But parents must start to pay attention to the children from a very young age not when they start rebelling.By then it will be too late.
Children are looking for guidance from parents. If they don't get it from parents, then they will turn to their friends and anybody who is willing to spend time with them and they may even turn to the Internet. This how parents lose control of their children. Shower them with love when they are young but don't spoil them or spoon feed them. They need to learn to do stuff for themselves with your guidance. That way they learn quickly. Parents need to learn to be good parents. Good parents will eventually bring up good children.
Simple Rules in Life:
-If you cannot help others then do not harm others.
-No amount of help is small, so don't be shy. JUST HELP!
-Do not harm animals.
-If you find something give it back to the rightful owner. One day, when you lose something precious you will find it back without much effort.
-VOLUNTEER - your time and skill maybe needed by some charitable organization.
-Always strife to be a better person than you already are. We all need to grow as a person.
-Show love to every person who crosses your path. This world will be a much better place to live in if there is less hate and more love.
Love All, Serve All!
Best Wishes,
Mark
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