The Generation Divide

Each generation's parents didn't understand their children, the way they dressed, the music they listened to , or how they thought and processed life, and because of this each generation has lost ground. Each generation was born into a world they did not create, and had adopt and merged into a lifestyle, culture, and customary beliefs during that time. Each generation has a movie, a drug, and a soundtrack for their time. Much of what our young men see in movies glamorizes criminals, drugs, and alcohol abuse. Our young men are constantly being exposed to movies which promote violence as the solution to resolving conflicts. Our young men are further guided by the example of immoral and unethical people cruising our neighborhoods in expensive cars making their money by illegal means. Too many of our young men believe that this is the only way to make it. In the 1970's movies like "The Mack" and "Superfly" had many of our young men inspiring to be pimps, players, and hustlers. Also during this time there was a 'Heroin-Epidemic', with its own theme music. In the 1980's the movie"Scarface" had our young men's minds set on becoming the next 'king-pin'; however, they acted like they didn't see the end of the movie. During this time we can't forget the 'Crack-Cocaine Epidemic' and the 'Gangster-Rap' soundtrack that came with it. The 1990's offered our young men more of the same with movies like "Boyz In The Hood", "New Jack City", and "Menace II Society". Where 'Drive-by-Shooting' and 'Car-Jacking' was introduced to the world, and 'Designer Marijuana', I think Dr. Dre called it "The Chronic" as it was rolled-up in blunts, listening to the deep bass of Hip Hop. Movies are a powerful visual-aid that help mold and shape the thinking of young men and our culture as we know it. Young people are influenced by what they hear, see, and read. Drugs and substance abuse interfere with a person's ability to make sound judgment and the ability to think a great thought. As I looked at the footprints in the sand, I wondered if the 'Generation Divide' was by chance or was it by design. Then I asked myself, "Who controlled the motion-picture studios? Or who controlled which movies get made? Or who controlled the music companies back then?" Unfortunately, during these periods of time many young men were in a state of lawlessness where anything went, with no respect for authority. A social structure, without law and order, leads to anarchy, prison, and death. So, ask yourself, "Was The Generation Divide a designed plan or did we fail to bridge the generation gap? Or was it both?"

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