'Every generation needs a new revolution' —Wikipedia
Bishakha Bhardwaj
(bhardwajbishakha8@gmail.com)
There is a hype that persists in the contemporary world that goes for the understanding of Gen Z as the one that is extensively absorbed in the pool of frivolity. The generation despite being the facet of all the dynamism in terms of growth and development is tucked in close association with things as trivial as shopping and free fire. There is not a single doubt that the day-to-day challenges of daily life could take a toll on these minds as well. The entirety of the world at large has failed to offer enough appreciation for this part of the population that craves attention and a remodelled acclaim for their fresh and neat struggles. Nothing quite remains the same and things are bound to change over time.
Therefore, how fair is it for the realm to reach some conclusion about the various aspects in the lives of the generation and defy the pattern going by the way of the world that has been in play with norms and beliefs for ages, not wanting to change anything about it. We need to accept that change doesn't happen because someone wants to, it is the innate propensity of the growing world. Every time we find something that is changing we open our eyes, ears and also talk about it even though we know that is not in our control. Mostly, we do that when we see our territory of accommodation being disregarded. The world rarely pays attention to the destructive changes or even realize and work on them like that of the changing climate and the rising temperature. However, whenever something that has to do with this new age comes about suddenly the appetite and curiosity rises. Therefore, the question is who is going to set the parameters for the upcoming generation about what, why, when and how much they should feel, think and react. Which age is ideal for any start and accomplishment? When should one start writing songs that talk about relationships with the opposite sex? How much obligation should they have towards their families, society and themselves and many more? There may be several other questions that would intrude the freedom, individuality and choices that one has the right to make and take. The most significant part of this discussion should be how the growing world has confronted this age in terms of comprehending the self and the relationships they have with the people surrounding them. All of the above questions have only one answer and that is non-objective for all. Accordingly, we should also know that apart from the subjectivity that we talk about there is also another factor of question and that is a total absence of forced conception. It would be a considerable thing to do for us if we allow the generation the room for realization to analyse and make a complete sense of their actions and consequences. This way we build a free society and individuals who have figured themselves out in the process and thereby know what is their path. This has to happen on a large scale, probably in a wave that wipes off the sceptical minds of people who are led into believing that their actions are not their own, giving them the scope to escape the consequences and responsibilities that come forth. As we have already undertaken our journey into underrating the lives and difficulties faced by this generation in their ordinary lives, it's about time we contemplate the profundity in it. It all has to start definitely from an individual to another individual to define how two individuals or a group of individuals and their exchanges sum up for the whole generation. How do they see their relationships with others, be it family, friends, partners, collaborators etc? What are the core beliefs and principles that they follow? How successful are they in understanding others? And most importantly what has changed in the way young people perceive relationships and what are their expectations? We cannot avoid these questions in the hope that after reaching a certain age all youngsters will conventionally reshape themselves according to their forerunners because the reality of these lives is changing. Therefore, the need of the hour is to accept it and make an effort to understand the natural flow of these minds no matter how thick it seems to people in general. A simple effort towards understanding by elders will make things better and easier for those facing contemporary challenges. The heart and mind aren't subject to regulations, the heart may feel unbearable and the mind may think the unthinkable. We must be mature enough to deem these components of the conscious as this is our responsibility to look after the approaching breed. There seems to be a serious need for an insurrection that sets standards on which the urge for emotional understanding can strive and thrive. Sometimes going with the flow is far better than fighting the waves as it would only evoke the spirits of rebellion which has the potential to be fatal. Besides, we cannot let the generation go astray in a quest of finding themselves. Lending a hand to help navigate is always better than the hands that are raised to point fingers.