What are the issues faced by children today?

[samfaps]

Hello Everyone,
What, do you think, are the biggest issues faced by children of the age group 12-15 yrs.
Few that came to my mind were peer pressure, anger management....
And how fast do you think the issues are changing?
( Or are the changing at all? )
And how much do you think Sunday School should address them?

 

[duari91]

Hello Everyone,
What, do you think, are the biggest issues faced by children of the age group 12-15 yrs.
Few that came to my mind were peer pressure, anger management....
And how fast do you think the issues are changing?
( Or are the changing at all? )
And how much do you think Sunday School should address them?

There is one underlying issue that I believe has been around for quite some time. Judgement.

While I believe a lot of the issues change from generation to generation, judgement seems to stick. ESPECIALLY among christians, it actually makes me sick. Here is why I believe judgement of others is an issue. It solves absolutely nothing, and in most cases has the opposite effect.

Now, here is the catch. Judgement seems to be dished out less and less as the generations come, specifically because of the opposite effect. In other words, I believe there will be a new "hippie" generation very soon.

 

[jwoods4290]

my opinion on this, and hear me out, the first word that comes to mind is "future".


now the reason why i say this is due to the fact, children are going to have to grow up into a more hostile environment then ever. they gotta worry about higher prices on everything, more terrorism then ever, political corruption, and honestly, time building into the revelations. so, who knows if they'll even be able to experience their full life as a human on earth.

Just something to think about.

 

[Knotical]

In my humble opinion the greatest problem children in that age range have today is that their parents were too afraid to properly discipline them while they were younger. Our society has demonized proper discipline to the point where parents are too afraid to even touch their children as they half expect someone from social services come knocking on their door because of some overbearing neighbor has reported them.

Because of this these kids are ill-prepared to function in the world without having debilitation emotional issues that will force them to spend a large chunk of their future earnings on therapy.

 

[jwoods4290]

In my humble opinion the greatest problem children in that age range have today is that their parents were too afraid to properly discipline them while they were younger. Our society has demonized proper discipline to the point where parents are too afraid to even touch their children as they half expect someone from social services come knocking on their door because of some overbearing neighbor has reported them.

Because of this these kids are ill-prepared to function in the world without having debilitation emotional issues that will force them to spend a large chunk of their future earnings on therapy.

you know that's a good point. and it's very true. Sometimes when just taking a walk, you would see a kid that age doing stuff i would get smacked in the mouth for. (bare with me, only 22 years old). but i was very mature for my age. and it makes you wonder, who taught them their manners? It's disgraceful at times.

I would never allow my son to be as rude and ignorant as some of these kids, and the first step to that, is correct parenting. which i plan on doing.

Alot of these kids to, don't know about their adulthood and how fast it comes. You know, like you can't go to a interview dressed as a thug. Or plan on getting a good job with smoking weed. it's embarassing.

 

[Knotical]

you know that's a good point. and it's very true. Sometimes when just taking a walk, you would see a kid that age doing stuff i would get smacked in the mouth for. (bare with me, only 22 years old). but i was very mature for my age. and it makes you wonder, who taught them their manners? It's disgraceful at times.

I would never allow my son to be as rude and ignorant as some of these kids, and the first step to that, is correct parenting. which i plan on doing.

Alot of these kids to, don't know about their adulthood and how fast it comes. You know, like you can't go to a interview dressed as a thug. Or plan on getting a good job with smoking weed. it's embarassing.

It is funny you bring up interviews, as I have heard many instances where young adults who have what are considered "helicopter parents" have their parents come with them to the interview. If they can't even handle going to an interview by themselves how can they expect to a job by themselves, or without constant supervision?

 

[jwoods4290]

It is funny you bring up interviews, as I have heard many instances where young adults who have what are considered "helicopter parents" have their parents come with them to the interview. If they can't even handle going to an interview by themselves how can they expect to a job by themselves, or without constant supervision?

LOL. i had to use the LOL. i have never herd of that in my life. I wouldn't even consider someone if that's the case. I mean, i would help them PREP for it. like, give them questions a employer would ask. you know, just to help out, let them know what it is like, and get them honest about it.


My first interview, all i asked my mom, was, what are some of the questions they ask you ,(this is going back when i was 13, 14). she told me, and i put a nice shirt and tie on with some pants, and walked to my interview.

But that's crazy. wouldn't ever do that.

 

[Bfnaught]

One of my 13 year old sons biggest issue is being a Christian in a public school. He has a few Christian friends, but there aren't that many. It's not a debilitating issue, he is comfortable sharing Christ when it's appropriate, but at times he feels like an outcast.

The middle school ministry at church has been a big help. He can go there a couple nights a week and see that he isn't the only one.

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[jwoods4290]

One of my 13 year old sons biggest issue is being a Christian in a public school. He has a few Christian friends, but there aren't that many. It's not a debilitating issue, he is comfortable sharing Christ when it's appropriate, but at times he feels like an outcast.

The middle school ministry at church has been a big help. He can go there a couple nights a week and see that he isn't the only one.

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and quite honestly. that is terrible. and unfortuanetly, it is going to be worse at times go on. When i was 16, 17, i think i knew about 3-4 religious people besides me. I didn't care who was first to judge, who thought *it was dumb*, i didn't care about any of that. That's the unfortuanete about today.

 

[Bfnaught]

and quite honestly. that is terrible. and unfortuanetly, it is going to be worse at times go on. When i was 16, 17, i think i knew about 3-4 religious people besides me. I didn't care who was first to judge, who thought *it was dumb*, i didn't care about any of that. That's the unfortuanete about today.

Fortunately my son has a great attitude and love for helping others. And generally doesn't take it personally when someone at school questions his beliefs. Next year (high school) it will only get worse, but hopefully we will have prepared him for it.

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[Nikki]

I can't believe nobody said sex. I think that is the #1 biggest issue our children are facing today. it's not just teens either. They are doing it younger and younger. Sexting, looking at porn, oral sex, sexual games, sex...it's shocking what's going on. The pictures I see on Facebook of kids that are anywhere from 5th grade to high school are so disturbing and I just want to scream "WHERE ARE THE PARENTS?!?!?!". I try not to always blame the parents when I see stuff like that, but it's so hard not to sometimes. Maybe the parents are at work. Either way, why aren't they monitoring what they do on the computer? Maybe they don't know their kids have FB or Twitter accts. The kids could have them set as private. I don't know.

A local Christian school found out about a game that a bunch of 5th graders had played together. They played the "Rainbow Game". No, that has NOTHING to do with homosexuality. It has to do with oral sex and different colors of lipstick. These are the kind of things that are going on. It's one reason I was always so overprotective of my kids (which that in itself isn't good because the kids will just rebel more and go behind your back). My oldest is now in high school and I pray often that God will remind her of what she's been taught by us and in church and that she will make good choices in life.

it's so scary raising kids these days.

 

[Nikki]

you know that's a good point. and it's very true. Sometimes when just taking a walk, you would see a kid that age doing stuff i would get smacked in the mouth for. (bare with me, only 22 years old). but i was very mature for my age. and it makes you wonder, who the hell taught them their manners? It's disgraceful at times.

I would never allow my son to be as rude and ignorant as some of these kids, and the first step to that, is correct parenting. which i plan on doing.

Alot of these kids to, don't know about their adulthood and how fast it comes. You know, like you can't go to a interview dressed as a thug. Or plan on getting a good job with smoking weed. it's embarassing.

I've popped my girls in the mouth several times when they tried yelling at me. A lot of parents fear getting caught or turned in. My daughter even made the comment a couple of year ago "I'll call the cops". I grabbed the phone and said "Here! I'll save you the trouble and call them AND CPS myself! I'd kind of like a break from you right now! You let me know how you like foster care too! At least in jail I can read and you know how much I love reading. It will be like a vacation for me!". She changed her tune REAL FAST. lol

 

[iLOVE]

Because we all are born into sin our flesh and spirit will be in conflict. The biggest issue facing children today is not being baptized. The Holy Spirit is needed to guide and protect them.

 

[Atonement]

Bullying

Bullying has lead to many suicides. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts. Over 14 percent of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it. Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims. 10 to 14 year old girls may be at even higher risk for suicide and I'm worried because my daughter is 11 and she just started middle school; she told me yesterday about a boy who's now bullying her. We hope we took care of that situation but she still has a lot of years left in school. This has me concerned because bullying is not like it was back when I was in middle and high school. Now days with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube etc. Kids can have their world turned upside down with lies. And with photoshop, it's easy to manipulate photos (see mine in the photography section). It's easy for someone to photoshop a face and put that on a nude body or in some sexual fantasy photo and claim it to be real to their friends.

To me this is the biggest threat today, sex is as well, but that goes with good parenting. I can not parent the another child at her school or disciple that child the way they ought to be. So I'm left at the mercy of the school (teachers, counselor, principle).

 

[iLOVE]

Jesus was very honest. He told us the truth. He said in John 16:33, " You will have suffering in this world". He didn't say you might - he said it is going to happen.

The devil comes to kill, steal, and destroy.

If we are reborn after we have been born into this world we will receive a free important gift God has given us which is the Holy Spirit to help us with bullying, suicides, and sexual immorality.

 

[ezra]

there are numerous things issues facing children today. while i live in a rural area we have our share of issues. our son is out of school sex is a big issue . i read where the same sex issue was sat a experimental stage . lots kids today do not know manners . i really can,t solely blame the kids. they learn from the adults. look at the irresponsibility of our elected officials. the bullying issue here don,t seem to be a problem nor suicide . we do have our 2nd generation party animals. good ol boys/ gals. several years ago i was youth pastor we bused kids in from all over. i had deal with fights at church. marijuana brought to church. caught some older boys in the bathroom huffing air freshener . if we can get them to church and accept salvation. that would help the devil is out in full force and has lots help