THE YOUTH DILEMMA

Youth life is challenging.As a youth myself the challenge of youth ranges from economical, social, educational and despite in small number, politics. With some many challenges, youth is facing a dilemma. I begin with economical dilemma. Most youths will attend college therefore their is an oppourtinity cost that is lost as that time in college could be used as time to work an earn a living. But wait a minute, what about the future as at least a degree is needed to find a resonable job. So that the first dilemma. More so when you are not acedamicaly inclined so you will struggle in college. There should be a recognition that a degree is not everything but it is only onething. Then there is the uphill task of finding a job. Many youth despite having a degree is still unemployed so the youth that in that situation will have a tougher dilemma. Then there is the car loan to pay and thoose who started a family will even have to buy a house, so the will have to pay the house mortgage, so natuaralythere will struggle financially. Then there is the education dilemma.l Which path should I take, should I take the path of doing a diploma or A- levels. Hmmm what to do, since we youth don't have a crystall ball the effect of that life deciding decision can't be known. Will we make the right decision or will we make the the wrong decision. Then there is the important decision of what subjectsdegree to pursue, business or enginering, which university should I go. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Futhermore, there is also the academic pressure."YOU MUST GET ALL A's" that conversation is a common one for youth whon parents are exam centric.Soon the Malaysian society will come the understanding of the importance of a well round individual. The effect of over emphasizezing in academic can be seen. Such an example is the fall of the standard of leadership here in Malaysia. We used to have great leaders as the education system then cultivate leadership and social skills as students are encourage to take part on activities such as scouts and sports. Finally ther is the social dilemma. This dilemma is caused by the thing called peer pressure that is commonly present in youth. Peer pressure caused the youth to challenge the ways of their parents or the society. To be specific that caused youth to break family laws or society laws as they want to follow their friends just to fit in, however the friends ways may not necessary are in line with the parents laws or society laws for example curfew hours and doing drugs. In conclusion the youth is an interesting and challenging time as we are establishing our place in society. It's important to tressure the momment by making the right decisions and avoiding wrong one's.