First of all, I'm a teenager and live in the United States. Because of all of the talk of war and continued terrorist attacks and suicide bombings, I'm starting to feel uneasy about the future of my generation. I talked to my mom, and she said she doubts that the war in Iraq will be put to rest in her lifetime. And now, with the crisis in the Mideast, the gas shortage, the Ozone layer... I just don't feel as if my future will be safe. How can I put my unease to rest?
2006-07-29 07:27:02 · 12 answers · asked by cowgirl91 3 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Some people are probably going to tell you not to think about it, but ignoring a problem (or source of stress) does not make it go away. In fact, trying to ignore things makes them even harder to ignore. One way you can ease your mind is to get involved in projects of interest that help address some of these issues. For example, you might benefit from volunteering with one of the Environmental projects so you can learn more about the Ozone layer and help educate your friends about things you can all do to help the problem. Action toward a solution helps to diminish the sense of helplessness. Good luck to you.
http://www.voluntermatch.org
2006-07-29 07:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Life has always been full of peril. And the facts is, while some threats loom on a larger scale today, the world is a safer place to live than it has been at any time in history. And, you live in one of the safest nations in the world. In 1900, an American baby had a life expectancy of just over 47 years. Today, because of better healthcare, nutrition, and sanitation, that same baby can expect to live for 77.5 years. And, unlike his ancestor in 1900, he will live with running water, indoor plumbing, air conditioning, a car, television, a cell phone, and countless other things our ancestors never dreamed of. We truly live at the best and brightest moment in history, in terms of how the average person lives. Will tomorrow be better? Nobody knows. But you should be thankful for how you live today.
2006-07-29 14:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by nkasoff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, back in my day it was Regan and the Russians and the missiles. It was all scary back then too. But look at it this way. So far we have gotten through 2 world wars, a myriad of "conflicts" and skirmishes of all kinds, and still everything is still alright. Things will get better. I promise. I mean, Bush only has what? 2 more years as anti-chri... I mean president.
2006-07-29 14:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ponderous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you realize that we live in a crazy world and appreciate that you are lucky to be living in America you'll be ok. Try to think of life as a challenge, and you have the opportunity to do good things. When I was your age it didn't look too good either- we had the constant threat of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. It was quite scary at times.
2006-07-29 16:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by composertype 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get involved in solving some of these problems by volunteering or going into public service. You may not solve all the world's problems, but you will probably feel better about contributing something practical to the world's situation.
2006-07-29 14:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop worrying and just be a kid. Dont watch the news! Start thinking about the future in a good way, your future, Marriage? college? kids? your dream life. The kind of life you want to have. Nothing wrong with that.
2006-07-29 14:32:14 · answer #6 · answered by yournotalone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your future is not worth than of those really living in mid east
and nobody knows what brings tomorrow
what about natural disasters??
well them in US your are safe for now and take a step at a time and hopefully the humanity will understand that peace is the best way
2006-07-29 14:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by qwq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit back and enjoy the ride. The choices we make dictate the life we lead, if you can be strong in your own life's happenings then the future will not be so bad....or i suppose you could dwell in the past and just not care?
2006-07-29 14:36:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get active in some way to help the earth's enviornment.
I contribute to Democrats who have these beliefs, like Martin Meehan, my Rep.
2006-07-29 14:32:35 · answer #9 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got every reason to worry .but the good news is that jesus will be coming soon but you must be ready if you have not given your life to christ no better time then now!!!
2006-07-29 14:34:53 · answer #10 · answered by mishoney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋