tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post7504668684154615319..comments2023-10-13T05:58:00.137-07:00Comments on Random Musings: The Pressures On Today's Young PeopleRandom Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-92121081239919191052015-07-29T07:49:41.698-07:002015-07-29T07:49:41.698-07:00It's always a good thing when young people kno...It's always a good thing when young people know their own minds and don't let others influence them. I know this sounds a little sexist but I do think girls tend to care more about what others think generally speaking and are more likely to be susceptible to peer pressure.Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-51511862664352034762015-07-29T05:57:58.648-07:002015-07-29T05:57:58.648-07:00I think you're right here, there is a lot of p...I think you're right here, there is a lot of pressure on kids today and and the world they are growing up into is tougher and more competitive. I have been very lucky that my teen is comfortable in his own skin, and not easily influenced by people or brands. I think it will be very different for my young girls though. Zena's Suitcasehttp://zenas-suitcase.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-48126290869026817432015-07-26T07:29:07.176-07:002015-07-26T07:29:07.176-07:00I love the way you worded that - running their own...I love the way you worded that - running their own races sums it up perfectly. You only need to compete with yourself :) Thanks for linking up :)Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-42225557871811433862015-07-26T01:24:34.633-07:002015-07-26T01:24:34.633-07:00This is part of the modern parenting conundrum - o...This is part of the modern parenting conundrum - of course we want each generation to have a better life but as with anything in life we need to consider the role of moderation and how we look after each other rather than compete with each other. We have some arguments in our house but mostly we just spend time talking through the pressures and who's race they are running - their own! Thanks for stimulating my thinking about this - I love the reminders and checking in with myself about how we are travelling. Mel xx #anythinggoesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587522015096407978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-44985373678573151612015-07-25T09:34:34.360-07:002015-07-25T09:34:34.360-07:00I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you got it sort...I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you got it sorted! It's way too easy for bullies to use social media/apps to bully kids. Thanks for hosting :) xRandom Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-73762697560143662312015-07-25T09:14:01.353-07:002015-07-25T09:14:01.353-07:00Having teenagers I can totally agree that there ar...Having teenagers I can totally agree that there are way to many pressures on them. I have also had one who was bullied, but not actually in school, only on a chat app. At home. When as parents you think the dangers are the other way around! Thanks for linking up with #sundaystars xKatiehttp://www.mami2five.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-23231291407085769822015-07-25T08:20:46.427-07:002015-07-25T08:20:46.427-07:00I remember a conversation some time ago with my Gr...I remember a conversation some time ago with my Grandmother. We saw a woman around 20 with a visible tattoo and she said in my day a woman wouldn't have had a tattoo. I responded yeah but she probably wouldn't have been able to go to medical school either! In my Grandmother's defence, she did agree with me!Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-23096424610717465182015-07-25T07:50:37.591-07:002015-07-25T07:50:37.591-07:00I have to agree with you, having a teenage son I a...I have to agree with you, having a teenage son I also think that there is a lot more pressure on kids today and in every generation the adults complain about the kids and moan about back in my day... this and that would never happen, but yes the pressure to fit in and conform to society is definitely in my opinion much higher these days.<br />#ShowcaseTuesday linkyDiannehttp://www.chadlifeus.co.zanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-75778707627042800912015-07-24T10:01:27.616-07:002015-07-24T10:01:27.616-07:00I think it's very hard to prevent online bully...I think it's very hard to prevent online bullying because it's so easy to remain anonymous or set up a fake profile. I do hope that head way is made though. I think now it's being taken a lot more seriously, it will be looked into more. Thanks for hosting, I'll be there :)Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-27045055199634120162015-07-24T08:50:59.418-07:002015-07-24T08:50:59.418-07:00I don't think it's any harder than when I ...I don't think it's any harder than when I was growing up — but it's not easier either. Kids just have a different set of pressures on them these days. The social media/online bullying aspect is the thing that worries me the most though — that IS a real worry. I hope there are real measures in place to prevent it, by the time my boys are old enough for it to be a problem for them. Thanks so much for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday — hope to see you again next week! x<br /><br />Caro | www.thetwinklediaries.co.ukAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369715721531428928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-80067064825283503432015-07-23T19:01:40.482-07:002015-07-23T19:01:40.482-07:00I think growing up in two different cultures does ...I think growing up in two different cultures does make comparisons hard! I am speaking from the point of view of the UK chiefly as that's where I am, but I know in some countries, what children face here would seem like a dream for those children. I'm glad you children are happy where ever they are, that's the main thing! :) You're welcome, thanks for linking up :)Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-38241673644280647692015-07-23T13:52:13.443-07:002015-07-23T13:52:13.443-07:00Honestly, it's hard for me to compare. My chil...Honestly, it's hard for me to compare. My children and I grew up in different countries, with different family structures, and different expectations. I hope that my children generally have it easier than I did. They're certainly happier than I was. But I don't think my own childhood was typical enough to be a good example to measure against. Thanks for hosting #anythinggoes.Sadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16780935759685443488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-65065731177124174752015-07-22T16:59:26.474-07:002015-07-22T16:59:26.474-07:00I agree - it's sad they are forced to grow up ...I agree - it's sad they are forced to grow up so fast. Thanks for hosting :)Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-77627084583131261452015-07-22T16:58:48.243-07:002015-07-22T16:58:48.243-07:00You're welcome, thanks for linking up :) No wo...You're welcome, thanks for linking up :) No worries, hope you had a good time :)Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-32822864956320354422015-07-22T16:39:38.036-07:002015-07-22T16:39:38.036-07:00It is all rather worrying, I do wish kids could ju...It is all rather worrying, I do wish kids could just be kids for a little longer! Childhood should be pressure-free! Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogpostsHonest mumhttp://www.honestmum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-53065733669041337432015-07-22T16:13:02.916-07:002015-07-22T16:13:02.916-07:00Thank you for hosting Debbie! I am a little late ...Thank you for hosting Debbie! I am a little late linking up as my vacation brain is still wearing off!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589425644332617517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-77495512796157859012015-07-22T16:05:33.230-07:002015-07-22T16:05:33.230-07:00Thank you, and thanks for linking up :) xThank you, and thanks for linking up :) xRandom Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-18688108394605999302015-07-22T12:14:14.740-07:002015-07-22T12:14:14.740-07:00A really interesting read, I do agree the pressure...A really interesting read, I do agree the pressure on todays children in immense! Thank-you for hosting. xMama Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907254738760620695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-60577075066335199792015-07-22T07:26:46.131-07:002015-07-22T07:26:46.131-07:00Nothing is private anymore! Thank you and thanks f...Nothing is private anymore! Thank you and thanks for hosting :)Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-70403546409737728942015-07-22T06:13:48.390-07:002015-07-22T06:13:48.390-07:00Have to agree - lots more pressure today with Soci...Have to agree - lots more pressure today with Social Media and instant sharing of everything.<br />Thanks for linking with #ShowcaseTuesdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-15023765712391628932015-07-22T04:40:35.605-07:002015-07-22T04:40:35.605-07:00I think the USA is even worse than here (the UK) f...I think the USA is even worse than here (the UK) for putting pressure on children. I'm sure your son will be fine - I think it's a matter of letting him know that if he isn't an academic genius that that's ok - he will shine in other areas. <br />Thank you and thanks for hosting :)Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-56187915929978119302015-07-21T21:32:49.985-07:002015-07-21T21:32:49.985-07:00I am so nervous for the pressures that my son will...I am so nervous for the pressures that my son will have from school when he starts in September. Hope that he can keep up with all they expect of him and it's so much more than they do here in the usa at such a young age it's scary. Great post. Thank you ever so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithmeLet's Talk Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730374182778773358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-61899860906330786672015-07-21T19:21:08.473-07:002015-07-21T19:21:08.473-07:00It does put an awful lot of pressure on parents - ...It does put an awful lot of pressure on parents - I agree that as someone who chooses to have children, you are taking that on, but I still feel for parents as they try to help guide their kids. I think the problems stem from parents who choose not to teach their kids these lessons - even if you can afford all the latest all singing all dancing technology, I think it's important to still teach the kids that material possessions aren't how you judge another person.Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-47562552661264086152015-07-21T19:17:30.263-07:002015-07-21T19:17:30.263-07:00Yes, sometimes even as a grown up, you can forget ...Yes, sometimes even as a grown up, you can forget that people tend to post the picture perfect stuff and gloss over the rest - as a teenager it must be extra hard not to compare yourself to everyone else's seemingly perfect lives!Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039577309224532465.post-38733797796184635752015-07-21T19:00:57.505-07:002015-07-21T19:00:57.505-07:00I totally agree with you unfortunately we cannot s...I totally agree with you unfortunately we cannot stop the advancement of technology and being a parent that can't afford the newest and latest product we have to take it upon ourselves to teach our kids that they don't need to impress everyone else they need to impress themselves and do what's right for them. Yes absolutely as a parent that is A LOT of pressure on us as parents but in my opinion we chose to make the decision to deal with those pressures when we chose to have children. Technology was changing then. We can't blame everything else. Bullying and things like that have always been around and have and will continue to get worse. Again in my opinion we need to choose how we teach our kids how to deal with these pressures and not worry so much about keeping them "up to date" so to speakStephaniehttps://www.thetiedyedandtattooedmom.com/noreply@blogger.com