Just arrived at home after watching Ang mga Huwad in CCP. There were still lots of people in the metro even if it was quite late already. But what actually caught my attention are the groups of young people (some are on their way home while others are just on their way to another gimmick area). I said to myself, "Iba na talaga ang panahon ngayon."
It could be observed that the age range of people who stay late at night has gone younger. It seems that the teenagers have become more courageous and adventurous in trying out different things - gimmick, bar hopping, smoking, drinking, romantic relationship, etc. I've been thinking if these things are fine. However, the way I was raised and the way I observe things, it appears that there's something wrong.
I remember my friend sharing her discussion experience with a lifestyle writer (TY initials) about teenagers, responsibilities and going home late. He compared teenagers during the time of our parents and teenagers today. He said, even if teenagers today have more liberty to go home late compared during those days where most have to be home by 12mn, they know their responsibilities and they know their limits.
That, I don't buy (He thinks differently anyway).
Observing the teenagers within my circle, it appears to me that most of them have problems in prioritizing their responsibilities and wants in life. Maybe I'll be too "kill joy" and prejudiced to think that most of these teenagers (speaking of those I know) have failed to realize their responsibilities (as students and as children) but it seems to me that they are too influenced of the idea of having a less-anxious and happy-go-lucky lifestyle. Most of them are focused on a life lived with their "barkadas" or "clan" (the latest term I've heard).
Who the hell am I to hurdle them to have a happy life? Of course it's normal to have fun. It's normal to enjoy good times with "barkadas". But one thing they should never forget is to give importance to education more than anything.
It could be observed that the age range of people who stay late at night has gone younger. It seems that the teenagers have become more courageous and adventurous in trying out different things - gimmick, bar hopping, smoking, drinking, romantic relationship, etc. I've been thinking if these things are fine. However, the way I was raised and the way I observe things, it appears that there's something wrong.
I remember my friend sharing her discussion experience with a lifestyle writer (TY initials) about teenagers, responsibilities and going home late. He compared teenagers during the time of our parents and teenagers today. He said, even if teenagers today have more liberty to go home late compared during those days where most have to be home by 12mn, they know their responsibilities and they know their limits.
That, I don't buy (He thinks differently anyway).
Observing the teenagers within my circle, it appears to me that most of them have problems in prioritizing their responsibilities and wants in life. Maybe I'll be too "kill joy" and prejudiced to think that most of these teenagers (speaking of those I know) have failed to realize their responsibilities (as students and as children) but it seems to me that they are too influenced of the idea of having a less-anxious and happy-go-lucky lifestyle. Most of them are focused on a life lived with their "barkadas" or "clan" (the latest term I've heard).
Who the hell am I to hurdle them to have a happy life? Of course it's normal to have fun. It's normal to enjoy good times with "barkadas". But one thing they should never forget is to give importance to education more than anything.
4 comments:
I think it has something to do with the parents of these kids growing up post-martial law (hence, post-curfew) too. They had a nightlife and aren't going to coop their kids up at home like their parents tried to do. Besides, there are more places to go to today that are "safe" for teenagers.
As for TY, his job depends on kids staying out late and spending. Of course he'll defend it.
"Clan" refers to groups in MMORPGs, grandma. :)
That's probably the reason why I have a slightly conservative perspective. I have parents who up during the pre-Martial Law years. Nandun pa rin ako sa gitna ng pagiging makaluma at makabago.
Ah, so iyon pala ang "Clan". Thanks for educating me, hijo. ;-)
Whoa, RPGs! You're reminding me kung gaano ako ka lag sa mga bagay-bagay tulad niyan (or sadyang hindi ko lang alam). Darn! Well, maybe it's not yet too late for me to learn and try.
But live RPG seems more interesting.
^ That plus you live in Bulacan. Mahirap gumimik ng late kung sa probinsya ka pa uuwi :)
True. Nakalimutan ko ang factor na iyan. :)
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