media

The media imparts to the people of Canada an image of a youth misdirected in its intentions. This faux representation is one of an adolescent populace unaware, uncaring, and ungrateful towards the powers that be. Traditionally, my age demographic has been synonymous with irresponsible drug and alcohol use, promiscuous sex, and violence. These, we have been led to believe, are the chief problems faced by the youth of today. What they (and I use “they” in an intentionally ambiguous sense) seem not to comprehend is that we are part of a life singularly different from that of times past; those old stereotypes, although still with some basis, divert eyes from the real struggles teen life is laced with. We live an excruciatingly fast paced existence; one that seldom leaves time for contemplation or reflection. No longer are we afforded the time to delve into important questions about our morality, our existence or ourselves; instead, society encourages us to push forward as fast as possi...