What the hell is going on in the UK? Is there a new underclass of feral children in the UK? Where are their parents? What values are they teaching them? It makes me think there is a new generation of disenfranchised youth, who have no ambitions, and feel that the world owes them. The world owes you nothing, you have to contribute before you can take, otherwise the whole fabric of our society will fall apart. It really scares me that these youth rioters seem to have no morals and are totally self obsessed.
However, over one million people have signed up via Facebook to help with the clean up. This alone gives one hope that it is only a small proportion of the population that feels these riotous actions are acceptable.
So how do we treat these youths? How do we change their attitude and turn them into law abiding citizens? Do disenfranchised youth find some sort of acceptance in gangs? But there seems to be no loyalty among even these gangs. One example: rioters appearing to help another rioter who is hurt, but rather than helping they are actually stealing from this injured person.
Do these youths have incredibly low self esteem? Do they have chips on their shoulders? Do they believe all the negative talk that seems to have been directed at them, being told they are no good?
Is this a sad reflection on the education system, or society’s ills in generally?
It’s a very sad situation and I sincerely hope the UK authorities can sort it out.
the future of these kids is perhaps too bleak and this atmosphere has been spreading global among more developed communities... still remember the riot in France? youngsters here in HK is getting worse too...
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be certain groups, all over the world, who think this sort of behaviour is acceptable. Why? I don't know. I just hope that law and order can be restored.
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