Breaking the Ice: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan’s Youth
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Today, I want to break the ice against our Pakistani youth, especially Gen Z and other generations who are in their youthful period. It is very essential for us to be aware and raise our voice against the spoiling of our youth.
Hollow Men in the 21st Century: Eliot’s Vision Comes True
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It is no stretch to say that today’s man — as hinted by T.S. Eliot in his poem The Hollow Men, published in 1925 — reflects exactly what Eliot foresaw. Now, I am truly understanding the meaning of that poem. In it, Eliot said that the modern man is a stuffed man, doing all things like a robot. Young people are intellectually paralyzed; they don’t think outside the box. They are only working and thinking within a course, like slaves.
Why Talk About a 1925 Poem in 2025?
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Now, the question which can be asked is: why am I talking about this in this modern era? What is the link between Eliot’s poem and today’s modern man or youth? I am discussing this topic because today’s youth is exactly a carbon copy of The Hollow Men — they are intellectually paralyzed and stuck within self-created boundaries.
Youth Wasting Potential: Glittering Lies and the False Allure
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The youngsters, at an age meant for studies, struggle, fame, hard work, exploring, becoming aware of new trends, and even setting new trends — are only living in a bogus bundle. No one teaches today’s teenagers that all that glitters is not gold.
Digital Poison: The Dark Side of Reels and Likes
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Now the question is: what are the causes that are destroying our youth’s minds? There are many factors and causes leading adolescents toward destruction. The major cause is the harmful use of the internet and mobile phones. In my opinion, young minds consume a lot of content that is very harmful to them. They spend or waste much of their time scrolling through TikTok and Instagram reels, which are a double-edged sword for young minds.
Love at a Cost: The Danger of Teenage Relationships
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Pouring Dreams into a Black Hole
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In this way, juveniles are pouring all the efforts, money, and education — everything their parents have worked for — into a black hole.
Final Nail in the Coffin: What Parents and Society Must Do
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Now, the final nail in the coffin is: we must keep an eagle eye on our children, especially youngsters. It is the duty of parents to maintain a strict balance in the lives of their young sons or daughters for a better future. This is a humble request to parents and government policymakers: please rescue the minors from becoming hollow men in their own homes.
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