Growing "adult" doesn’t mean growing "adulterated"
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| Beware, you may get adulterated. |
Do good and have
good, this is taught to us from the childhood but at the same time, we also
learn what goes around comes around, and none of this matters when we don’t
belong to the right place at the right time. Obedience, discipline, etiquette,
good manners, good habits are all inculcated in us as we grow up. These
qualities or as they are commonly known “sanskars” get set in our minds by the
time we are ready to face the society alone. But, if this is the case with
every household, as can be confirmed by every other mother/father, then why do
some folks fall behind in this race and instead
of growing adult they tend to grow adulterated.
Yes, you got it
right, we are talking about the increasing adulteration in today’s youth, which
includes the opposite of all the good things mentioned above including many
other counterproductive actions which lead to number of other un-welcomed
embarrassments and shame upon the victim of such acts.
A student
studying in school is a star for his parents and society. A few years later,
all of a sudden, we have a news that somehow we have an addict in our midst.
Let me challenge you to tell me, whether who is to blame here in this simple
transition. No, we don’t have an answer. But, if you look a little deeper you
may find some heart-rending reasons as to why such a drift could’ve happened.
Popular beliefs
tell us that everyone in their childhood is taught the same disciplines and
same rules to behave, but to our amazement we may find difference in behaviors
in every third child. There are chances of inclusion of all the so called bad
habits such as smoking nicotine, drinking alcohol, abusing, bullying, adopting
insomnia, societal cutoff and countless other things, which may not be named
here.
This happens
mostly due to peer pressure or sometimes due to societal pressure. When one
feels left out, socially cut off; like a leper, he/she can easily tend to one
of these paths and take the easy way out. The opposite path, however difficult
is definitely going to save you from the shame and embarrassment which is sure
due on you and your dear ones, if you tend to grow adulterated.
As you grow
bigger and somehow manage to cross teenage by saving yourself from all these
stuff, another problem which may arise in one’s mind is various kinds of
insecurities which have their own unique reasons, but that is a story for
different day.
You may feel
that you are growing adult but that, sure as anything, does not mean that
you’ve earned the right to spoil yourself. Altogether, as mentioned earlier no
real life incident or a built up story may be required to know all these
experiences happening around you and to realize how big a disaster it is for
the seemingly ever increasing population.
Understandably,
it is not easy to come out of that passive mode and face the harsh reality of
life, but according to me it is totally based upon one’s conviction and
confidence level to face the actual difficulties. Accomplishing that, you are
sure to find hundred ways to become free of such addictions and live a healthy
life. Not only it brings you respect from your peers but it surely will add
meaningful years to life.
As for the
societal pressure, the other day while I was browsing through my Facebook wall
I came across a troll image which said,"'Log kya
sochenge?' Agar Ye Bhi Tum Sochoge To Phir Log Kya Sochenge". I found this really funny and
motivating at the same time. Well, that is that.
While, where and what went wrong still remains a
food for thought, we need to ensure that the harm done due to this adulteration
is to the minimal. I would like to leave you all with a simple and important
question – What are the best practices in your view which can help to ensure
that, children do grow up but not adulterated? Please leave your comments.
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Author: Sugam Mahajan
Acknowledgement: Satvik Gupta - Thanks for your valuable inputs
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