Blog Prompt #14

In my view, the possible problems associated with a rise in self-obsession and narcissism in Singapore involves global warming and causing the elderly to suffer.

The youths of today are inconsiderate people who are too pampered and live in luxury. They are born in the generation of technology, where there are light bulbs, television, computers, handphones, as well as air-conditioning. All these consume electricity and provide comfort to the youths of today. And because of the high usage of the devices as well as the emission of heat and exhaustion as well as other factors, the temperature of the country as well as the globe, is increasing. After a game of soccer, they would go home, switch on the air-con and use their computers. Technology is to make things more convenient. However, the youths of today are abusing the privileges that they are receiving. They only care about their own wants. In the past, the older generation used to live in cramped conditions, and some of them even had to sleep in the corridors. There weren't any of the gadgets today. Now, each child has his own room, and they can even switch on the air-conditioning device for the whole day! A fan actually consumes 20 times less electricity and in a way, the use of all these are causing the temperature to rise and the water levels to rise too. Eventually, all these self-centredness would take its toll on the future generations.

Have you ever boarded a bus, and see a couple occupying the reserved seats? That isn't surprising. The youths of today are capable of anything. Just go to "Singapore Seen" on stomp.com.sg and there are articles posted regularly regarding the inconsiderate youths not being considerate and kind enough towards the older generation. An example would be a young couple kissing and hugging throughout their ride, ignoring pregnant women and elderly people around them. Such behaviour is a result of self-centred-ness as well as being shameless. They only care about indulging in their own behaviour, not caring about the people who need the seat more. In recent times, such cases are quite common, and narcissism is what causes all these.

In conclusion, narcissism and self-obsession brings pain and suffering eventually and everybody will suffer. Being self-centred only brings you benefits, but for a limited period of time. One day, you will suffer the pain of what you did last time. Perhaps when you are old, the young generation probably learnt from the inconsiderate acts of your generation when they were toddlers. Today, ask yourself a question--- Are you self-centred?