🌻 Who Is Grooming Our Young Today?

When I look back on my life, I know without question that my elders helped to groom me into the woman I am today. They taught me morals, values, work ethic, and how to carry myself. And in turn, I raised my children with those same principles.

But when I look around at today’s world, I can’t help but wonder: who is grooming our young now?

The Loss of Guidance from Elders

Once upon a time, elders and parents were the loudest voices shaping the next generation. They modeled commitment, discipline, and respect. They corrected behavior, set boundaries, and gave us direction. That grooming wasn’t always easy, but it gave us roots and a foundation to stand on.

Today, too many children don’t seem to have that. Elders are no longer central in many families. Instead, screens, influencers, and peers are filling the role of “teacher”—with no real accountability.

The Rise of Influence Without Foundation

I see young people being influenced by voices with agendas—often presented as truth, but without a deep foundation or history. They are encouraged to believe and act on concepts that would not have been accepted in generations past. Some of these ideas come from a place of justice and progress, but others feel like they float without roots, without wisdom to anchor them.

Commitment in Question

One of the clearest shifts I notice is in relationships. There was a time when commitment meant stability, family, and long-term investment in one another. Now, there seems to be a constant incitement to “explore outside the box,” as if options are more valuable than loyalty. The endless choices and temptations weaken the value of staying true.

No More Black and White?

It used to be that some things were simply right and some things were simply wrong. Now, everything is up for interpretation. Morality is treated as fluid, based on personal preference rather than shared standards. What once felt like a clear road map has become a maze with no directions.

A Question for Us All

So I ask: Who is grooming our young? If elders are no longer the foundation, and if family structures are weaker, then who are we trusting to shape the morals, values, and identities of the next generation?

Are we willing to step back into that role, to reclaim our place as guides and teachers? Or will we leave it up to screens, trends, and passing influences that may not have our children’s best interests at heart?

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