The Lost Generation

How often do you hear your parents or your parents' parents discuss the pity they feel for the generation growing up in the world today? They have to deal with the lack of stability, the anguish caused by mass hysteria and pandemics that threaten our very existence, and the tragic notoriety society places on celebrities and public figures whom we examine with a superhuman microscope. This of course does not sum up all that our youth has to combat daily. It is just a taste of what they face on a routine basis.

And to top it all off, divorce is at an all time high. Statistics show that around 41% of marriages end up in divorce. Does this scare anyone? Now I've never been married but just by reading up on the amount of failed marriages that plague our nation, it can make anyone shy away at the very thought. Let me continue. In the midst of divorce, add children to the equation. Where do they fit into all this? Oftentimes they are left to fend for themselves during the emotional tug-of-war brought about by custody battles and shared visitations. After undergoing all this, it leaves no room left to wonder why our youth is so lost.

At a time when children can no longer just be children, are we not afraid of the effect this has on their emotional stability? With that said, how much are we praying for our children? If you are the type that maintains a "prayer laundry list", here's one you should add-- pray for the lost generation. Pray that they do not become consumed nor tempted by the bombardment of ads, tv shows, and music that corrupt their innocent and malleable minds. Pray that they do not fall victim to the superficial appeal of sin. Pray that they grasp a true understanding of what love and commitment mean so that the vows they exchange before God are done so with a deep respect and reverence for the sanctity of marriage.

It has also been on my heart to reach out to the fathers who are not stepping up to the plate. (Forgive me if I offend anyone. This goes for mothers too. I won't discriminate). I believe a lot of what our lost generation needs is two active parents. There are so many children being raised in a single parent home where mom (or dad) is busy working, running errands, tending to matters concerning the child, and trying to make-up for where the absent party lacks. But let's face it. You can only be a mother (or a father). You can't be both. So, to my inactive parents, I hope you realize the detriment you are causing in the lives of your little ones. It doesn't take much to sit down with your child and converse with him/her about anything that is on his/her heart. Children don't require much. They just want to know you care. This alone is so vital to their emotional upbringing and well-being.

If what I discussed rings true for you, just know it is never too late to start a relationship with your child. You can't change the past or the hurt. But, you can play a role NOW in helping him/her build a healthy, happy, productive, and fruitful future.

As always, thank you for taking the time out to read my blogs. Please let me know if there is anything on your heart that you would like to discuss. You can contact me via email at jalleh2006@yahoo.com.

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Until next time...

Stay encouraged, my friends!!!