I have learned not to spend alot of time ‘looking back’ unless there are lessons that can be learned. All we really have is the ‘here and now‘ and of course our memories and our future. I hope this post will motivate you to do some comparisons of where you and your loved ones have been and where you are headed.
These past several months I have been watching the youth of today, my own grandchildren and just all children and youth in general. I believe that technology and the cunning grip of the adversary is taking them away….. and not always to good places! Away from their families and other loved ones. Away from good wholesome activities that build self esteem and confidence. Away from learning without always turning to their electronic devices. Away from the desire to marry and have a family. Away from God, their Heavenly Father.
Looking back many years I remember, board games, puzzles, sleep overs at Grandma’s, ‘kick the can’ and no bears are out tonight. Bike rides, camping, piano lessons, running through the sprinklers, scavenger hunts, selling koolaid, learning how to tell time. (Which some of my older grandchildren can’t do), cursive writing and long division. Dinnertime conversations, and going for long walks. Most of these things would be considered boring in this modern world.
The youth today seem to have less interest in marrying and becoming parents. High standards and values are declining. Anxiety and depression is on the rise and if you don’t have a 4.0 or a full ride scholarship you are classified a ‘loser’. Kids are even confused about their gender. They deal with extreme pressure on a daily basis. Pressure to succeed, pressure to fit in and feel loved.
I’m not by any means qualified to give professional answers to the things happening in the world today. I am just a very concerned grandparent. I want my grandchildren to be successful and happy. I want them to know their worth as a son or daughter of God!
What do you see when you look back? Can it help you and those you love to have a better future?
by Tanya Christiansen