Time and again we have heard or been told how being young has several perks. But along with that, there came a certain hint of sarcasm and cynicism that has kept reminding us how we were always being kept in check and under a close scrutiny.
A single step out of the invisible line and out with the series of frowns and endless episodes of interrogation. It is funny at the same time how young people want to grow up and older people cannot tire from expressing nostalgia of their youth. Time is a wonderfully difficult thing.
Having said that, it is indeed true that people in their youth are given certain liberties which when they grow up and mature are considered unacceptable. People tend to overlook mistakes and wrongdoings by people when they are young and that adds to the freedom of a youthful life.
Though I am of the opinion that age is but a number and the twin feelings of youth and maturity only relative issues, let’s go on to see how society views and judges the actions of young people –
We, who are still in the zone of discovering new things, having the opportunities to take risks, to experience feeling the big firsts of everything, be it the first date, the first job, the first paycheck, the first time traveling alone. We are all just starting on this journey and our scrapbook of memories still has a lot of blank pages that need to be filled with time. We are just beginning and the road ahead though sometimes dark, will be beautiful and hopefully, fulfilling.
It is a wonderful thing to see how everyday life can help mature a young person. There is a story and an inspiration in even the smallest things surrounding us. Every event is a part of a greater something and it is our responsibility to soak up from them as much as we can. We must remember that these little experiences will someday make sure that we mature into something ugly or something wonderful.
It is a known fact that because of inexperience, young people will make numerous blunders through the earlier courses of their life. And numerous meaning: plenty. But that is the bonus of being young. Most people are already aware that you’ll make those mistakes and thus you’re let go easily and back up by being given several second chances.
Being energetic is an expectation from the young generation. And more often than not, that is the case. Young people usually have bundles of energy enabling them to get a lot more work done than older people. They have stronger bones and a higher stamina to get to any extent to get a job done.
You have quite a lot of time (think : years) before you have to truly decide what you want to do with your life. In this period you will decide and scrap out several ideas till you can finally narrow it down to one direction. Though you have time in your hands, remember never to abuse it or take it for granted. Because once it’s gone, it’s never coming back.
You start your life by enrolling in a school, then moving on to college and then university. In all these three stages of life, one is bestowed the sacred opportunity to make friends. I believe in the power of true friendship and I believe that it is one of the most essential and happy relationships that one can make in a lifetime. You will make colleagues in a workplace, but very rarely, friends. So choose them wisely. They can either be your rock or the storm that completely tears you apart.
You are still living in your parents’ house, under their guidance and responsibility, and thus it’s unlikely that you have to take care of anything financially. Your bills are all paid; your meals and clothes also, come along for free. But of course, this is a test run and only an opportunity for you to learn to take such important responsibilities in the future when the roles are reversed. Independence does not come for free!
..and that means you are (NOT) going to bully your parents/older friends when they make mistakes or ask you for help! Yes, true story. Being young sort of translates into having a greater ability for grasping tricky concepts, new gadgets, and tech-lingos, which can become the source of great trouble for older people.
You are young, you are free (?) and in time you will learn to know and appreciate who you are. But till then live life to the fullest. Take risks, embark on new adventures. Make memories to last a lifetime. Soon or later, the waves will change. It can be stressful then, and at times it will frustrate you to have to deal with all the changes and responsibilities suddenly piling outside your door as you step into adulthood. Don’t panic, it will be okay.
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