In your opinion, what are the main challenges of your generation?

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challenges facing your generation? 2000 characters max including spaces.

Just like any generation, my generation is no different and has had it’s own share of challenges Commented [SC1]: You need to re-write the essay
ranging over a variety of issues. One of the most significant problems being faced by the youth today Your answer fails to highlight the ’problem’
is that of “Materialism”. Factors surrounding the youth like their social upbringing by their family faced by today’s generation.

and peers along with the degree to which their needs are fulfilled during their early childhood, has Thinking that someone has a special ability is
created an environment where they know the price of everything but certainly not the value. The not an issue. It is more of an individual
impact of this problem can be seen in the youth today in the form of their lack of patience to progress perspective. How one perceives that skill/talent
and how much effort or grooming he/she puts
towards success and them not willing to work hard towards their goals. While I remember my father into it, is up to that particular person/family.
talking about how he chose his career to support his passion, the amount of uphill battle he faced to
accomplish his goals and how long it took him to do that, I hardly hear such conversations amongst If someone feels he/she is special/has a certain
my generation. It is no longer a battle of determination, dedication and feeling content with yourself talent, it is their perspective not a major
challenge or issue that affects the society or
but rather the quickest way to get something which glitters the most. A flawed social upbringing by world at large
educational institutions and governments coupled with the inability of parents to instill deep moral
values in today’s generation has resulted in the creation of the mentality of “You are what you own” Please brainstorm more on the topic and think
in today’s youth. Not only this, but a significant amount of people from the current generation have about some staggering issues that the youths
face in today’s world.
lost
According to me, one of these issues is the concept of being “Born Special”. Although this term Commented [SC2]: This line’s meaning is entirely
might sound empowering and inspiring, I feel that it has had a negative impact on my generation different. This seems to be hinting at ‘specially-
abled children’.
rather than a positive one. This ideology has been misinterpreted into thinking that individuals are
born with a special gift which makes them great at a particular field. This, in turn raises two very
significant hurdles in the growth of an individual- Non acceptance of failure and undermining of the
value of hard work. The whole misinterpretation of the philosophy of being special has led the
current generation into being more mechanical and less practical. Although, the skills with which an
individual is born, do play a pivotal role in their growth, they mean nothing without the proper hard
work and passion.

Another challenge about this philosophy is the impact of failure. Individuals from my generation,
although have significantly started embracing failure while looking at it as a positive for growth, the
approach which applies after failure is still incorrect. The fact that an individual from my generation Commented [SC3]: This is again a very personal
would most likely change or alter their goal altogether instead of correcting their decisions or thing
How one handles or faces failure is up to that
methods after experiencing failure goes on to prove this. This approach altogether shows a lack of
particular person’
dedication not just in a person’s professional but personal life as well; Which can be seen in the You cannot generalize it as a common issue
current trend of failing relationships due to lack of commitment. I am a firm believer of hard work Everyone has their own pace of doing things,
and learning from my mistakes throughout my life. I truly believe in doing all my tasks with utmost managing things
How one handles grief/failure/success is up to
dedication, which has led me towards achieving my goals even after experiencing failures while that person
growing both personally and professionally along the way. This is just your version of things.
And the questions asked in entirely different
than what you are discussing