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Daily Discussion: Can 20-Somethings Really Create Change?

Submitted by admin on May 6, 2009 – 10:23 amComments

20-somethings live a lifestyle of instant gratification. We can do everything right-this-second, download our newest favorite song, research any topic out there, get in touch with people across the world, everything is fast and within our reach.

But what about change? It has often been said that change comes in excruciatingly slow increments. What then, does that mean for 20-somethings who want to make a difference? Can we work for change without getting bored? Will we keep on fighting, even without the gratification of noticeable results?

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Lauren says:

May 6, 2009 at 6:36 pm

I'm one of those "every little bit helps" kind of person. Maybe we won't see an immediate change, but we can contribute to it.

Dijea says:

May 6, 2009 at 6:37 pm

Take it from me – a 40 year old – you can create change. In fact you must create change. You are the future of this world and if you do the "radical" thing that becomes the norm in 10 years. You will make a difference. Voice your opinions, do instead of think and before you know it the world will be different. If everyone could change 1 thing we did think how different things would be.

Paul says:

May 6, 2009 at 6:42 pm

20-somethings really got set back in their ability to change the world during gen-x. They were all about the comic book world view: someone else with super powers will always be there to swoop in and fix everything in the nick of time. This is continuing to be instilled into our youths today by news and media–someone else is always there to fix something and we should all stop worrying about it. The problem is: they're wrong and not only does the world have too many problems, but every day they come closer to each and every one of our homes.

We've really lost the true spirit of the 60s when thousands, hundreds of thousands of teens and 20-somethings would immediately stand for what they believed in. They'd drop everything they had to do, everything they owned, and adopted a life devoted to making change.

So, can we try to make change? Yes.
Will we succedd? There's no way to know without trying.

nicoleisbetter says:

May 6, 2009 at 7:12 pm

I completely agree with you Lauren. I just wonder how our motivation will change over time, if we aren't able to necessarily SEE results, you know?

nicoleisbetter says:

May 6, 2009 at 7:13 pm

I absolutely love your perspective- particularly the idea of "do instead of think." Is that part of the problem, that we tend to over think everything?

nicoleisbetter says:

May 6, 2009 at 7:17 pm

I think the lifestyle of the 60s, particularly the fact that it was all just so much slower, definitely contributed to that "drop everything" mentality. And really, I don't think they cared more, I just think they felt more responsibility to take action- proving your point that people like to be saved.

So really, the question is: what now? How do we empower today's youth? How can we make it clear that these problems are REAL and that they're ours to fix, as Dijea said?

Paul says:

May 6, 2009 at 7:22 pm

I agree, it's not that they cared more–it's that they knew if they didn't do something, no one else would. No one really realizes that every action they take does make a change. From something as big as organizing a peace rally all the way down to giving someone the change out of your pocket–it's the butterfly effect.

Every little bit helps.

Lauren says:

May 6, 2009 at 7:41 pm

That's a very good point and I could see it sadly getting in the way. Let's hope people just plan for the future and don't worry about the immediate change.

Dijea says:

May 6, 2009 at 8:44 pm

I can come up with a thousand ways to improve the world, but rarely implement any. If we actually did what we thought it would be a reality instead of a fantasy.

I just think there is no enough "doing" going on.

Sam Davidson says:

May 6, 2009 at 9:04 pm

As a 20-something, your values and goals will change. Moving, getting married, having children, finding a job you love – all those things can easily change your focus (which is not a bad thing). So, even our desire for change can change. It's only natural.

Lots of things can (and do) happen quickly. But, I've found that lasting change takes time, and the time it takes is worth it.

The biggest changes in the world (evolution, civil rights movement, fights for independence) didn't happen overnight. And therefore, they've lasted more than a day. It's the same with any movements or revolutions today.

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