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Is it just my outlook on society in general or are people becoming more superficial?
For instance,
-many youngsters judge their peers on looks/ the outside appearance of a person more than their character.
-Teenagers going into depression because they are not as beautiful as their friends, or because the boys are not after them asking for dates.
-So much emphasis is being put on being accepted for beauty/sexiness etc, that young girls idolise women who look perfectly made up(even if they are cut and sliced and parts are stitched together ).
-And the new fad of skin lightening is becoming so wide spread (I understand the need to look beautiful..we all do ), but is it getting out of hand?
-I understand teenagers are young and they need to find their niche in this chaotic world, but will the choices they make now still be a part of them as they grow up,will they outgrow it?
-By the time many teenagers turn 18, they have coloured their hair so much it turns brittle and weak (is it the hair colour's chemicals doing it?).
-Some teenagers have flawless skin,yet they pile on make up which in turn (I cannot specifically what really happens) spoils their skin and makes them look ages older than their sweet pretty selves.
Are we as parents influencing the choices our teens make or is it coming from outside sources that our children depend on?Mine is only 2, I have a long way to go...but I see other teens and I wonder...
All opinions welcome,
Just like to know that I am not the only one thinking such things....
Thanks all
No it is true all you say....it is sad.....the younger generations now are not only superficial but are not as polite, empathic, understanding and helpful as generations past. I know of course that there are wonderful youths....but I notice that younger people whom work with the public...may not even say a word to you as they check your purchases if they are a cashier.... no smile, no hello, how are you, thank you, have a nice day (some older ones are like this too of course!?) They tend to be lazier also......ask a question and it is ONLY "I don't know" , not "I don't know, but I will find out for you!" Or the "That is what the computer, or cash register says"......when your charged a wrong price! Well young fella or gal, it is wrong!
Just yesterday....at a local grocery store it was Sr. day....5% off for over 55....as an older woman was leaving the store with her husband, I saw her looking at her receipt...I asked her if she got her discount? She said "NO", the young man was only concerned that he had 29 more minutes til he was off of work!! She got over $5.00 back and thanked me. He did not even mention to the woman about her discount and besides it is very rude of him to say that in ear shot of customers! Think it to yourself, but your on the clock and have a job to do!
im 15, 16 tomorrow, and i dont rlly care tooo much about looks, tho i do admit....one of the things ireally wanna do, is colour my hair blue, and grow it long and curly
but my school doesnt allow it
and some are getting mor superficial, but alot of us are quite well adjusted, deep, decent people who do not judge by looks.
im 15, 16 tomorrow, and i dont rlly care tooo much about looks, tho i do admit....one of the things ireally wanna do, is colour my hair blue, and grow it long and curly
but my school doesnt allow it
and some are getting mor superficial, but alot of us are quite well adjusted, deep, decent people who do not judge by looks.
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Firmbeliever i know you don' t believe in the bible but let me just quote that in the last days people will become like this, and it is no suprise to me only prophesy being fullfil
Firmbeliever i know you don' t believe in the bible but let me just quote that in the last days people will become like this, and it is no suprise to me only prophesy being fullfil
Hi Marily,
Thanks for your thoughts...
I may not know the Bible but I do believe in the Quran and the Hadith of our Prophet (peace be upon Him)...we are also warned that there will be such things increasing,also earthquakes,increase in consumption of alcohol etc before the appearance of Dajjal/anti-Christ. I also believe in Jesus Christs (peace be upon him) returning and establishing justice of the Almighty.
I believe in these things happening but I would rather be aware and prepared to help my children become better adults even if the whole world is in chaos.
im 15, 16 tomorrow, and i dont rlly care tooo much about looks, tho i do admit....one of the things ireally wanna do, is colour my hair blue, and grow it long and curly
but my school doesnt allow it
and some are getting mor superficial, but alot of us are quite well adjusted, deep, decent people who do not judge by looks.
I'm not one to judge others as some need to be judged but you want to change your hair color and be perceived, not judged?, for your hair color. That just seems contradictory to me. Not that I have any problem with someone wanting to stand out and be different, but you must acknowledge, some will judge you based on your choice of hair color without getting to know the real you, because that's the first thing they'll see.
Personally I don't think people are become shallower I think they always have been. I think a lot of people look on the past with rose tinted specks glamorising it and remembering only the good times.
I wish I could find this quote form an artist (that I cannot remember) which was basically a rant about how obnoxious the 'youth of today' were and how they didn't respect their elders ect. It was hilarious straight out of any tabloid today.
I don't think it has anything to do with today’s society but just humane nature and the nature of youth were they struggle to find their place and comfort and acceptance with themselves and others. This may manifest itself differently in different cultures and times but I think the undercurrent is the same.
As for your two year old just try and give them the inner confidence to not be swayed too much by others or feel the need to change themselves.
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