Youths these days

Last Sunday, I watched a program called “Neeya Naana” (You or Me) in a TV channel called Star Vijay. It's a debate show where two teams will speak contrasting ideas on a same topic. The program I saw was (sorry, I really don't know what the exact topic of that day’s debate was, but from what I saw from the middle of the program, I understood that the topic must be how the younger generation looks/faces problems in the society). One of the teams comprised of younger people (whose age range must be between 18 and 25) and the other team comprised of adults who must be aged between 35 and 50 or so. The younger-generation team spoke about the problems they face in the society and how they are handling them. Those guys really put forward some nice points about drug use and reservations. But, when the adults started to speak of, I really really realized what things the younger generation miss and what perspectives they miss to see in the society (also what is/has been/had been going on in the country). One of the adults pointed out that none of the youngsters spoke about the alcohol problem that is happening in our country. The senior did have a point there. Why didn't any of the youths spoke about it? Alcoholism is the basis for happening of most of the crimes such as rapes, homicides, violence (including domestic), and economic problems. Also, I realized that due to lack of experience or due to the education system, youngsters are seeing/or trying to solve a problem only on a personal perspective. I say that youngsters these days should widen their vision. They should have a broader point of view on a social problem rather limiting the problem to oneself or based on his or her own experience. It's really awful that many of youngsters are not aware of current affairs. Many youngsters are not aware that a certain religious community is struggling in the society so much that they don't even to get a house for rent. A senior finally pointed out that youngsters are not properly utilizing the available e-gadgets that they have access to. It is really questionable that how many youngsters use "Google" to browse about the current problems faced by our fishermen at the India–Srilanka border. But, one youngster gave an understanding reason that she has not got the purpose of using the Internet for browsing information on the current affairs. This is because, as per the current education system, students are being burdened by syllabus and of course. You cannot expect a book on Electronics to speak about the terrorist attack on the Indian Coasts. However, we cannot expect the board of education to include topics on current affairs in the academic syllabus. Nevertheless, the habit of browsing News channels once in a while (apart looking for cricket scores) in youngsters should be cultivated to know about the current affairs and what are the problems faced by each community in the society.

Friendship

Recently, about one week ago, I finished reading a novel "Another piece of heart" by Jane Green. I really really don't know whether this author is famous or not, but after reading her novel, I fell for her writing and the way she has presented a simple, but a meaning ful, story to the readers. Hey, just a minute. Don't think I'm going to write a review on the novel. But, I want to say somethings that I felt while reading that novel. Actually, it's a story revolving around a father, an alcoholic mother, a spoiled teenage daughter, and a good step mother (contrast to what we see normally an evil stepmother). Though a kinda emotional drama going on with these people, I didn't find anything boring. While reading that novel, I came through a sentence, " You always calm me down and make me see that life is not ever scary as I think it's going to be."

What a wonderful statement is that! The main character, Annie, the stepmother, expresses her feelings toward her husband, Ethan, while he helps her sort things between her and his daughter, Emily, who always hates Annie. Annie was tired of Emily's tantrums. You know what? I think this statement perfectly goes when referring a friend rather than referring to a husband. Because, you cannot always share everything with a husband, though he is so close to you and may be so understanding. Although most part of our lives is filled by our husband and children, sometimes we do need a special person like a friend to open yourself and get some advice, without being afraid of the thought that telling a problem may lead to a breakup. This is because it’s true that always and only friends understand us much more than anyone else in the whole world. A best friend will do anything just to see a “smiley” in your face. I've known many people all my life, but I never call everyone my friend. Don't mistake me. It is because you cannot call everyone you know your friend. Even though I have only two or three "friends," I am really happy with it. A true friend never backbites and never betrays you. I've really experienced that in my life. A friend of mine is a reason for me being turning into a soft person than before. Usually, I'm so outspoken all the times. I agree we have to be outspoken, but not all the times. Of course, there is a way to be outspoken, but gently. He is one of the reasons who made me think before I speak something a "walking on a knife" scenario kind of stuff to anyone. He also made me realize that no one will be the same all the times. I kinda really missed my friend when I was alone in a new work environment. I used to compare how others react to a particular reason with how he reacts to me in the same situation. There have been times that he has made things easy when I was struggling to handle them, and opened my eye to view those problems as simple as that. Just like that! He has been an angel during those times, and I realized it only when I’m away from him.