We, the youth!

We have been hearing about how the “youth” are essentially the building blocks of a nation. They should come up and take up responsibilities!

I always wondered one thing though… Who was exactly this youth? A 20 yr old (8hrs sleep, 8hrs college, 8hrs “relaxation”) or a 35yr old (5hrs sleep, 18 hrs on the job, a scraped in hour of relaxation).

I still have my doubts about the section of society that has been classified as youth. Today, when the Union budget is being announced, we discuss how much amount extra we are going to pay in Dominos over a billing of Rs. 500!

I belong to the same class! With a lot of plans and a lot energy to vent out. But I have no clue whom to approach! How to about being an “active citizen” of the country… And I don’t find any motivation around me to be one.

The youth today has learned a few things very fairly – This is our last year at college, let’s have fun! This is our first time at this restaurant, let’s try something new! This is our best friend’s birthday, let’s meet up and plan the surprise!

I had always aspired to be “the youngest” at something… But have failed to do so!

I wish our society had a structure where we could allocate a fixed amount of time to doing something that needs our valid contribution. Imagine the free time from all of us put together, to sum up a zillion hours! Will we still be complaining about the democracy in the nation or the “unfit” corrupt politicians?

One thing I have learned, when you don’t like something, stand up and take up the responsibility!