I am a child of the 90’s. The decade I grew up in was very similar in many ways to our current decade. Of course it is different as well.
Technology has advanced significantly and the use of it is more prevalent. In fact, it is uncommon to come across adults without cell phones, and almost unheard of to find people who do not own a television. The iPod, hybrid car, myspace and you tube were all invented in the 21st century.
Fashion trends have also changed. In the early 90’s scrunches, neon colors, the “Rachel” hair style, flannels and many more styles were trendy. Now the trend is to be provocative.
There are many social trends I believe will negatively impact future generations. The first that come to mind are: the direction of our public education, our consumer nature, societies obsession with being thin, lack of parent involvement, children being plugged into all of the technology, loss of respect for nature as well as fellow human beings, and children doing whatever it take just to fit in.
I am very concerned with the slaughter of the individual. I think we are going through a time period were it is more acceptable to be part of the crowd than to have any expression of individuality or uniqueness. In fact being unique is looked down upon and often ostracized. Children are being programmed to think, dress, act, and look a certain way. We are so concerned with material possessions that the mind and scruples come second to clothing.
I could probably rant about all of society’s problems forever. I have left out so much and have a ton more to say, but, my daughter needs me. I’m sure I will have more opportunity to express my opinions ;-)
Technology has advanced significantly and the use of it is more prevalent. In fact, it is uncommon to come across adults without cell phones, and almost unheard of to find people who do not own a television. The iPod, hybrid car, myspace and you tube were all invented in the 21st century.
Fashion trends have also changed. In the early 90’s scrunches, neon colors, the “Rachel” hair style, flannels and many more styles were trendy. Now the trend is to be provocative.
There are many social trends I believe will negatively impact future generations. The first that come to mind are: the direction of our public education, our consumer nature, societies obsession with being thin, lack of parent involvement, children being plugged into all of the technology, loss of respect for nature as well as fellow human beings, and children doing whatever it take just to fit in.
I am very concerned with the slaughter of the individual. I think we are going through a time period were it is more acceptable to be part of the crowd than to have any expression of individuality or uniqueness. In fact being unique is looked down upon and often ostracized. Children are being programmed to think, dress, act, and look a certain way. We are so concerned with material possessions that the mind and scruples come second to clothing.
I could probably rant about all of society’s problems forever. I have left out so much and have a ton more to say, but, my daughter needs me. I’m sure I will have more opportunity to express my opinions ;-)
I absolutley love your phrasing "The slaughter of the individual." It really brings home your overall point while encompassing all of your other more particular details. I may have to borrow that one sometime, thanks for the cool food for thought!
ReplyDeleteFashion is a big issue these days, I never really thought about it because it is normal to me and its how I was raised. Even thought we forgot about the nature in the past years, I hope we can change that and start seeing more children outdoors instead of behind a screen doing nothing productive.
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