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preface
In today's society, young people are under increasing pressure, and many of them are struggling to even support themselves.
The rising cost of living has made every penny extraordinarily precious, but the parents' generation still holds the traditional concept of "raising children to prevent old age", looking forward to their children in the future to give back to their life's hard work.
However, as the times change, will young people be able to take on such a heavy responsibility?
Should parents continue to pin all their hopes on their children and neglect their own well-being?
Young people are stressed
It is undeniable that the pressure on the lives of modern young people is really increasing, it is like a big stone on their backs, and the competition for jobs is extremely fierce, especially in those big cities, it is not easy to get a promotion and a salary increase.
In order to gain a foothold in the workplace, many young people have to work overtime, or even stay up late to catch up with projects, but who can imagine that staying up late in exchange for not only a meager increase in wages, but also a slow loss of health.
In such a state of life, leaving early and returning late has become the norm, and everyone is desperately trying to catch up with the rhythm of life, but often all they gain is more and more exhaustion and anxiety.
And with the changes in the economic environment, the cost of living is rising, and the expenses such as rent, transportation, food, and education are all rising wildly.
In some cities with high housing prices, young people invest almost all their income in renting or buying a house in order to have a small nest.
Think about it, most of a month's salary is swallowed up by rent, and even basic living needs have become a luxury, not to mention the idea of "raising children to prevent old age".
At the same time, psychological pressure is also a big problem, especially in this era of information explosion, and society's expectations of young people seem to be increasing forever, not only to perform vividly in the workplace, but also to show the perfect side in life.
Seeing that the peers around them seem to be having a prosperous life, with high-end consumer goods and the experience of traveling abroad, many young people will inevitably feel anxious and inferior.
In order to gain a foothold in this glitzy society, in addition to work, investing in oneself and upgrading skills has become another major burden for young people.
Everyone tries their best to pursue a better life, but the result is often physical and mental exhaustion, and in the face of such tremendous pressure, who can always be perfect?
These invisible pressures are like an invisible rope, which is getting tighter and tighter, so that many young people have to bear a huge psychological burden.
Anxiety and depression are becoming more and more common among young people, and it seems that it has become an inescapable reality.
Every day, everyone is trying to think about how to live a better life, but exhaustion and anxiety are like a haze, and from time to time it makes people feel that the future is bleak.
In this case, young people can often only describe their lives as "carrying".
What they need is not only financial support, but also an understanding and space to be able to have the opportunity to grow, rather than feeling a heavy burden in every choice.
The cost of living is high
The high cost of living has directly affected the spending power and quality of life of young people, for example, in big cities, renting has become one of the main expenses of young people.
In order to gain a foothold in the city, young people often have to choose to share a house or move away from the city center, where the rent is relatively cheap, but the increase in commute time reduces the quality of life.
This increasing financial burden has made their life even more stressful.
In addition to rent, daily expenses are also a large burden, from transportation expenses to food expenses, and even entertainment expenses, young people need to be careful to ensure their basic living needs.
However, the stresses of life are not static, and sudden health care expenses, family changes, and even unexpected job losses can leave young people facing economic crisis.
Under such circumstances, many young people choose to cut back on food and clothing, and even compromise on the basic needs of life.
As the cost of living rises, young people often feel financially stretched and have to face not only expectations from their families, but also social pressures, making the idea of "raising children and preventing old age" seem less realistic.
Whether young people can start a family and have a stable income are uncertain variables.
If parents pin their support on their children, it will inevitably increase the burden on their children and make them struggle with anxiety.
Parents should enjoy life more
When many parents were young, they tried their best to support their children, whether it was running around at work or the trivialities in life, they put too much effort into it.
But once the children grow up, the parents still spend all their thoughts and money on the children, and even work hard for their marriage rooms, education and other issues.
As a result, parents not only do not leave room for their own lives, but also reduce their own quality of life.
In fact, parents should be aware that their children's growth requires not only financial support, but also psychological space.
They may experience many twists and turns and challenges on the road to independence, which are essential experiences for them to grow up.
Too much parental intervention and expectation can make children feel suffocated, which can affect their life choices and mental health.
Parents should pay more attention to their lives and enjoy their own happiness.
Whether it's traveling, learning new skills, or participating in social events, these enrich their lives and give them a more fulfilling experience in their later years.
Life should not only be for the children, but also should create value for themselves, the older generation should understand that children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, and do not have to completely pin their lives on their children.
epilogue
The pressures and cost of living facing young people today are really worrying, and it is somewhat unrealistic for parents to still expect to "raise children to prevent old age" in such circumstances.
Life is not easy, and if parents put all the burden on their children, it will only make young people feel anxious.
We all understand that children need to grope their way on the road to independence, and parental support should not be limited to financial help, but also need psychological understanding and space.
At the same time, parents should also learn to pay attention to their own lives and enjoy their own happiness.
Whether you're pursuing your own interests or spending quality time with friends, these are great ways to improve your quality of life.
Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, and the focus of life should not only be on children, but also on their own happiness and health.
So, perhaps it's time to let go of the traditional notion of "I support you, you provide for your retirement" and rethink the role and responsibilities of the family.
Young people should have their own space to grow, and parents should also create more excitement for themselves in their old age.
Life is not only about giving, enjoying the moment and living oneself is the best feedback for life.
In the face of the future, we might as well work together to find a more suitable balance so that life can be better, right?