In order to introduce the topic itself, our moderators were kind enough to show us a clip, (pictures related to the theme).
In the clip we watched how role models and celebrities (like Kanye West) lost control in public. Others just ended up yelling and spreading all their frustration. Quite insensitive, one would think!
Following, almost as a direct consequence, we all shared personal experiences, where we witnessed either the manifestation of civism or the lack of it. As you might imagine, there was quite a lot to say, from issues related to self- control as well as to improper behaviour.
On the one hand, they are humans and like everyone else, due to pressure or plain psychological control problems, sometimes self-control slips away. However, they are celebrities, idols, admired by most people. Should we really see these people as models, someone who can’t even control himself or herself?
Everybody knows of behaviours that our society doesn’t approve. This goes from animal cruelty to violence among other humans.
Some human beings have self-control problems (apparently), though I totally disagree with this theory, as I believe these idiots lacked a good beating when they were children. The question is: why?
The historical, political, economic contexts have changed, so why, in this century, when we are at the peak of evolution?
It’s very important to realize that the lack of civism has several sources. Yet, it would be impossible to debate them all, so we analyzed some particular situations.
First and foremost, education starts at home, so it’s essential to underline and apprehend basic rules while in it, with our own family. Nevertheless, our generation finds it hard to focus on one or two “good” role models, due to the media being all over the place, publicizing ideas or solutions to some of the so-called “problems” such as cellulite and its removal. As if it wasn’t enough, there’s another huge issue nowadays: the one we call peer pressure. We are constantly bombarded by influences coming from our families, friends or the media. Every single one of them struggles to obtain a bit of control over us, over the world.
Youngsters should be aware of the fact that, as long as mankind can coexist with itself, all of us have to prepare our own future, no matter how much pressure we must bear.
