Two events that happened recently got me thinking...
In the first instance, a visibly disappointed mother of a 13 year old teenager is seen crying hopelessly in front of a policeman, saying that she is at wits' end. The mum had tried all avenues to keep him home to do what normal teenagers do at that unearthly hour - sleep. Her son keeps mixing with the wrong company. In that situation, he was stopped for being involved in an illegal motorcycle race at 2 in the morning and evading a road block. The helpless mother pleaded to the cops to imprison her son just so that he would come to his senses. All her previous endeavours have come to naught!
Well, it is not so easy. Either way, she is bound to lose her son. If he were to be sent to prison, he would not forgive his mother. Prison may not be the best place for a 13 year old, anyway. If he were not reprimanded, he would think that his mother would come to his rescue every now and then. Pretty soon, he would reach the point of no return and she would lose him too. Damned if she did and damned if she did not.
In another heated argument that I came across, the world renowned self proclaimed unapologetic atheist, Richard Dawkins, was accusing theologians of indoctrinating unproven beliefs into the minds of the young. In his mind, vigorous rituals and restrictions in the name of worship constitute brain washing and is akin to child abuse. In defence, an Islamic clergyman rebutted that he is duty-bound to lead his child the way he thinks is right as how his parents had brought him up. What better way to lead the child then to use the age old time-tested continuity of values accepted by generations over. This, he thought, ensures societal structure.
Deep inside, everyone wants to impart the best of their wisdom and knowhow to their offspring. Admittedly, deep in the crypts of their mind, a certain doubt may linger whether the actions are indeed the best given the circumstances. With the continued bombardment of what can be construed as anti establishment sentiments propagated by the young raging hormones and alien cultures, the loss of willingness to surrender unconditionally to the mercy of higher Being, the peer pressure to conform to the latest flavour, it is natural to be bogged down, stressed out and misunderstood.
It is easy to say, forget it, live for yourself, live life like you are dying tomorrow. It is even more disheartening to fathom that the life (or mess) you created is going to be left unprepared to fend for himself in the world so cold, so cruel.
It is alright if you are the lackadaisical kind. So be nonchalant? In everything? Be self centred? For peace of mind, a temporary peace of mind for all around? There is only so much you can do.
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In the first instance, a visibly disappointed mother of a 13 year old teenager is seen crying hopelessly in front of a policeman, saying that she is at wits' end. The mum had tried all avenues to keep him home to do what normal teenagers do at that unearthly hour - sleep. Her son keeps mixing with the wrong company. In that situation, he was stopped for being involved in an illegal motorcycle race at 2 in the morning and evading a road block. The helpless mother pleaded to the cops to imprison her son just so that he would come to his senses. All her previous endeavours have come to naught!
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In another heated argument that I came across, the world renowned self proclaimed unapologetic atheist, Richard Dawkins, was accusing theologians of indoctrinating unproven beliefs into the minds of the young. In his mind, vigorous rituals and restrictions in the name of worship constitute brain washing and is akin to child abuse. In defence, an Islamic clergyman rebutted that he is duty-bound to lead his child the way he thinks is right as how his parents had brought him up. What better way to lead the child then to use the age old time-tested continuity of values accepted by generations over. This, he thought, ensures societal structure.
Deep inside, everyone wants to impart the best of their wisdom and knowhow to their offspring. Admittedly, deep in the crypts of their mind, a certain doubt may linger whether the actions are indeed the best given the circumstances. With the continued bombardment of what can be construed as anti establishment sentiments propagated by the young raging hormones and alien cultures, the loss of willingness to surrender unconditionally to the mercy of higher Being, the peer pressure to conform to the latest flavour, it is natural to be bogged down, stressed out and misunderstood.
It is easy to say, forget it, live for yourself, live life like you are dying tomorrow. It is even more disheartening to fathom that the life (or mess) you created is going to be left unprepared to fend for himself in the world so cold, so cruel.
It is alright if you are the lackadaisical kind. So be nonchalant? In everything? Be self centred? For peace of mind, a temporary peace of mind for all around? There is only so much you can do.
http://asok22.wix.com/rifle-range-boy
