The entire lives of young people have been shaped by the idea that if they study hard and perform well in school, then at the end of their efforts, a job and a well-paid, decent life will be waiting for them. However, many are discovering that this promise no longer holds true.

Numerous young people have little hope of ever owning a home, starting a family, or saving for a pension, regardless of how hard they toil. They often have to put in far more effort than their parents did, only to receive far less in return. They are expected to work just as hard, if not harder than older generations, yet without any of the benefits they ought to receive.

Challenges Faced by the Youth

However, if you're a young person reading this, it shouldn't discourage you from persevering. You must find a balance between acknowledging that younger generations have been dealt a bad hand and encouraging yourself not to give up.

Striving for Improvement

We all desire improvements in our lives. That's what we're striving for. In the meantime, self-victimisation—telling yourself that you can't succeed due to external circumstances—is not the solution. That is an easy trap to fall into and a challenging one to escape from.

Empowering Youth to Overcome Obstacles

As a young person, you shouldn't settle for unfulfilling work, nor should you pretend that everything is fine. You should feel aggrieved. But that anger should empower you to overcome the unique and numerous obstacles that lie between you and the life you aspire to achieve. Source: Dr. Daniel McKorley