Young and Talented Generation

17th Feb 2009
2:31 p.m.

We are currently mentoring a group of talented youth ranging from 14 - 20 years old.

All the while there are a lot of deception, criticism, unfair judgmental pin point to the new
generation, saying that they have no vision, lost of destiny, useless, only focus on playful thing such as online gaming, TV gaming, all sort of video entertainment, partying, drugs, alcoholism, immoral sex relationship, premarital sex relationship......etc. You name it, they have it.

But the fact is,
is that true for them that this is the only way they behaving?
is that true for them that it is unchangeable?
is that true for them that they REALLY enjoying doing it?
is that true for them that all of them are like that?
is that true that they really are societal RUBBISH?
is that true that We as adult, the older generation, the GUARDIAN of them, got no responsibility on them?
is that true?
is that TRUE?

Or

To the other extreme, that we as the GUARDIAN, take the full responsibility on them, lead them, guide them, nurture them......etc.

So, we started to
tell them what should they study according to our experience and the market need,

arrange all sort of tuition class for them, in the name of better result in academic achievement,

chasing them to learn all sort of value added skill likewise music, dancing, public speaking......etc,

encourage them to score great in academic exam by gift or cash rewarding system,

tell them to do it our way in the name of better future for them in career and wealth making,
......etc

We doing all this by all mean, is FOR them, but the fact is not FROM them.

It is seldom for us to have a intimate conversation with them regarding their future, to know more deeply inside of their heart, to have a peace and positive and productive discussion with them.

Yes, some might say,"They are too rebellion to listen. It won't works!" "They don't open heart to us, difficult for us to understand their will!", "It is very hard to communicate with them, it is a generation gab, is a norm!"......etc

Yes, it is true that they won't listen, because that is not their will.

Yes, it is true that they don't want to talk because they know that we will not listen, after tried some times.

Yes, it is true that they don't want to communicate with us, because they don't like to have conflict and harsh argument with their beloved Papa and Mama.


Yes, some of us might say, "Yes, I let them voice out their opinion when I talk to them!", "I'm always be prepared to be their listener!"

Yes, it is true we let them to speak out, we listen to them. It is very good and wise to do this.
But the point is not only this matter.

The point that matter the most, and it is very crucial and vital is,

do we really listen to them by RESPECT their thought?

do we always be open minded to what they say, by letting them try first according to their will, and overseeing them at the back to protect them in case if any?

do we really giving them a break or some space, set them free from the frame that we put on them, letting them to grow freely while we just a overseer, observer, mentor, coach, friend of them?

do we really put ourselves on their shoes, think on behalf of them?

Do we REALLY?

No doubt, youth generation is the most powerful, and ultimate weapon to establish the kingdom of justice and righteousness, peace, joy.

They are so dynamic, creative, explosive, unpredictable, crazy, wholeheartedly, visionary......etc.
They are like the Human Nuclear Bomb.
Surely, whether we accept it or not, they will explode in great way.
Just that is a matter in what form that they will be explode,
whether Constructively or Destructively.

All these depends on how they find their True Identity.
The new generation after 1990s is searching their identity.
They had lost their identity.
And they are so keen and desperately searching their identity.
They searching their identity by one of the way----imitating others.
Whether a pop idol singer, celebrities, successful businessman, all sort of image that they think is cool and successful, they will follow.

But the fact is, a lot of us as their direct GUARDIAN, failed to be their role model.

They need US to help them to found their TRUE IDENTITY.
Are we willing?
Are we well prepared?
or
Do we blind not?
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The above shown picture is a group of young and talented youth that so passionate in art and media. They had form a crew team called LITMOTIVE, derived from Lit - Motive. Meaning, lit up the true motive and vision of others to pursuing their dream, by using art and media production.

Really, I'm inspired by what they do.

Though there are a long way to go, but this is what we call the right attitude,
become the dream chaser and dream finisher, and not the dream dreamer.

I will share more of their work in the coming post.