Modern Parenting



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The Millennial Generation is known for being far less traditional than any other preceding generation; sex is the center focus of society, religion is pushed aside and lifting one’s self-esteem seems far more important one’s performances and achievements. Modern day parenting can be to blame for these issues which define the Millennial Generation as non-traditional.

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Furthermore religion is being pushed aside by many Americans, the need for spiritual guidance has diminished with the rise of individualism. Everyone is out trying new things and being unique and the traditional religion doesn’t quite fit that life style and plus religion is the last thing on their mind, as Prothero the author of “Is religion losing the millennial generation?” comments on the Millennial Generation, “Who cares about heaven or hell when there is a party to go to and a hot young thing eager to meet you there?” (3). As a result new religions are being formed to fit the needs of these younger people. Religion is more than just a belief, its faith and a way of life. It instills values and morals but most members of the Millennial Generation have strayed away from religion and therefore have little or no values and morals. The lack of values and morals can be observed by simply looking around. Sex is everywhere, marriage is no longer a sacred binding between a man and a woman, and there’s less respect for others in the world. The idea of abstinence is almost extinct. Abstinence is taught is at church but what good does that do if no one goes to church. Marriage is no longer the sacred binding it used to be, Steven K. Wisensale, author of “Towards The 21^st Century: Family Change and Public Policy”, finds an alarming rise in divorces and single parents homes (418). I don’t know how many times I’ve heard from my parents, that things aren’t like they used to be, where you walk to corner store at any time of the day without any worries but in this day and age it’s not a very good idea. Just by watching the news you get a good idea of all the bad people out there with no morals committing crimes from stealing to murder, there is no respect for others. The sixth and seventh commandment state “Thou shalt not kill” and “Thou shalt not steal”. A life with religion can only help a person, religion teaches people right from wrong, moral from immoral and just from unjust. It is a parent’s job and responsibility to teach their kids right from wrong, moral from immoral and just from unjust but religion helps reinforce those ideas but in most cases members of the Millennial Generation have neither. Religion not only helps people become a better person but with religion you have God on your side and with God on your side all things are possible.