The Hazards Inherent With Sowing Youthful ‘Wild Oats’
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2011
by Joel Hendon
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There is a period of time in a youngster’s life when physical, mental and emotional changes are rampant. I know, I still recall some of them. These things need not destroy one’s life but often, are allowed to rule behavior. It is like driving an automobile. They are relatively safe so long as one uses moderation in speed control and paying attention. But abandonment of such things can be exceedingly hazardous. In fact, this is one of the very hazards mentioned in the title.
Teens should put forth the strongest effort possible, not to allow these urges or mental desires to overwhelm them. And to succumb to those desires and abandon all caution in order to appease them, can mean the destruction of an entire life of contentment and/or happiness.
It is a sad thing to hear of the deadly crash of an automobile filled with young, healthy and promising teenagers. I can quickly recall five such incidents here in our local area in the past four years. In those, the driver was killed in all, and several others also. At least two were mangled so badly they spent weeks in the hospital and remain with some debilities. I am not aware as to whether or not drugs or alcohol were involved, but it is known that in all five, excessive speed was the primary cause. Mercy! Parents, don’t demand harshly that your teenager drive carefully, but talk to them seriously and lovingly. But if it doesn’t work, stop allowing them to drive with other children in the car. Anger or harsh feelings is better than dead teenagers.
Drugs, while driving or not, are the most unrewarding way to hide ones cares that I can imagine. Much counseling should be done to try and avoid your child becoming involved with any illegal drugs. It shows weakness in one’s life when they reach a mental state that they need a mind altering drug to give them relief. Here again, many consequences lurk when one begins to be controlled by drugs. It can lead to extreme costs that only few can afford and that too, can result in theft, robbery, selling their bodies to sustain the habit, and injuries of mental and physical conditions are possible.
Sex, which is perhaps the most rampant of all their hazards. The sex-drive in teens is enormous and, for most people, almost overwhelming. Chastity is now almost unheard of among teenagers and so sex is often passed off as normal and expected. Perhaps, but to carelessly abandon all restraint and risk severe damage to health, mental conditions and even death in some cases. Although they have now become able to keep alive most people with AIDS, it is still a debilitating disease and every effort should be to avoid this dreaded disease. It can also bring unwanted children into the world, abortions, wasted youthful years and more. The bible condemns unmarried sexual activity and being a teenager with strong urges does not change that. It is far better to try and overcome these powerful urges in order to make a happy and successful home in the future.
Teenagers are normally the most healthy people in the world. They are alert and learn easily. It is this period that could, and should, be devoted to developing a healthy and meaningful adulthood so the remainder of their lives could be successful, happy and content. It is the parents responsibilities to try and instill these factors into their children, whereas, many encourage them to engage in all the fun and recreation they can. Life is more serious than that and to pass the teenage years with irresponsible activities and ignoring the opportunities to prepare for a more decent adulthood and success, is folly.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Joel, I wholeheartedly agree. I blame our modern society more than I blame the teenagers. Our culture is constantly sending them the wrong signals. Look no further than primetime TV. There used to be shows such as The Waltons, that depicted family values in a positive way and premarital/extramarital sex as something to be avoided. Now, just the opposite is true during the entire primetime schedule of the major networks. Sex outside of marriage is glorified and, stanglely enough, is almost never depicted within the bonds of marriage. Family values of the past are ridiculed as old fashioned and silly. I can't think of one comedy or dramatic show on the major networks now that dsicourages sex outside of marriage. Not one! That's really sad. We are truly reaping what we are sowing.Amen, Terry. Believe it or not, I never watch TV, except when some big politician or other newsworthy item is coming on and I do watch that. We even had our TV taken out about a year ago, but we did get upset when somthing like that or a weather notice was on. so we had it connected back up. But mostly it just sits there. Thanks for the comment.
Good advice and a constant dangerThanks Jack, for reading and commenting. I do appreciate it
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