Why we don't expect much from teens | God and you

The world has had the mindset of teenagers being irresponsible, happy-go-lucky, rebellious and what have you. It has branded teens as people who have no particular vision, who’s goal is to have fun and to have it now, who’s curiosity must be satisfied, and the list goes on and on… And when you think about it, we don’t expect much from teens don’t we?

We don't expect much from teenagers

This entry has been inspired by the book “Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations” By Alex and Brett Harris

Did you know the word “Teenager” did not exist before late 1940’s?

You heard it right. This word was never coined before the 20th century. It’s mind-boggling how, in such a short time, the world has radically changed on how it looks at men and women between the age of 13 to 20 or more. How teenagers were before the word was created was totally different. They were responsible, they acted as young men and women with visions in life and with responsibilities to bear. Men and women between the age of 13 to 20 before our time were a totally different bunch. So what made the difference? What’s the defining factor why we are so unalike?

The reason why we don’t expect much from teens is…

We don’t expect much from teens – yes you’ve read it right. It’s exactly that. We don’t give them reason to be responsible. We don’t give them reason to renew their mindsets about life. We don’t expect them to become responsible men and women UNTIL they are at the “RIGHT AGE”. And when exactly is that? Sometimes we think it’s when they’re 18 or when they’re 20 or more. But by the time they get there, they’ve built a 7-10 year habit around themselves. A habit that keeps them from expecting anything from themselves – just like how the world blatantly dictates they should be.

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