Problems that Encircle Youths
The years of youth, often called the most promising phase of life, are today clouded by numerous challenges. Rising unemployment forces many capable young people to remain idle despite their degrees, while the rat race of examinations and comparisons with peers keeps them under constant psychological pressure. Financial dependence on parents for a longer period than earlier generations adds to their sense of insecurity about the future.
Social problems compound these difficulties — addiction to smartphones and social media eats into study and sleep time, while the temptation of drugs and alcohol, often glamorised in films and online content, lures many into habits that ruin their health and careers. Many youths also struggle with an identity crisis, torn between traditional family expectations and modern aspirations.
Tackling these problems calls for open communication between parents and children, schools that teach life skills alongside academics, accessible counselling services, and a job market that genuinely values young talent. With the right support system, the youth's energy can be channelled into nation-building rather than being lost to these problems.