This is a Problem

The biggest problem our generation faces, in my humble opinion, is general apathy. To avoid proving my point, please continue reading.

Apathy is killing our generation. The “I just don’t care anymore” attitude is a snake that is slowly squeezing the life out of our desire to learn, our determination, and our creativity.

Some say our education system doesn’t work, that it isn’t effective in teaching our children. I disagree. Respectfully, I believe the problem lies in an apathetic attitude about learning that children now have. If every child truly wanted to learn, if every child had a sincere desire to fill their minds with knowledge, the structure of education would be irrelevant. Education would happen regardless of the system.

Personally, I used to love to read. I devoured books when I was a kid. Over the years, reading has become more of a chore. I don’t dislike reading, but my recreational reading has certainly plummeted. I just don’t care that much anymore, and I despise that apathetic feeling I have toward books. The desire for a simple good grade has replaced my desire to learn as much as I can.

There is no concrete solution to this problem. Rather, children must be somehow inspired to keep learning, to keep improving, and to make a difference. I don’t know how to do this. I honestly don’t know what I can do to help. I do know, however, that the only way to battle apathy is with activity. While I can’t solve our generation’s problem, I can solve my own problem. I will not allow myself to become completely apathetic. And maybe that will make a difference.