It's not enough to keep the moral slide of the Baby Boomer generation contained in those outlandish years of the 60's and 70's. All of the drug use and immorality is being reintroduced to a new generation of Americans. Without shame, it seems Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) are willing to continue to flaunt immorality without consequences. If someone dares raise an issue about the need to return America back to God and to fix society's current woes, they have the liberal establishment (mostly held by the Baby Boomer generation) to contend with.
However, social issues need to be addressed. There is a HUGE need for abortion to stop its rampage on our children. There is a need for parents to step up and BE parents (stop trying to serve your own interests...looking at life like it's "all about me" and "I can have it all"), there is a need for Americans to put God first in their lives (you can't sing/say "God Bless America" and then ignore Him in your daily lives), there is a need for Biblical tenets and true patriotism to be taught to the younger generations, and there is a need to abstain from further action that will limit such expression.
Freedom of speech? Only for a few? I think not. How has America degraded to such a state (see article: Biblical message now criminalized below this article)?
The Baby Boomer generation needs to WAKE UP! You have dropped the ball in so many ways! Wake up for the sake of my generation and the generations to follow. Generation X (born 1965-1978) needs leaders. Leaders will not come forth from my generation if they have no one to show them the proper guidance. Mistakes will be made that will cause our nation to falter.
Society is too hands off with younger generations. When I say "younger," I mean Generation X, Y or the "Millennials" (born 1979-2002) as they are also called. Baby Boomers have not provided guidance...those from "The Greatest Generation" (the generation that preceded the Boomers) are leaving this Earth in rising numbers and have also looked upon this nation with sorrow and disappointment with what it has become. Surely this isn't the same country they grew up in or dreamed it would be.
Generation Y/"Millennials" are being indoctrinated in American Universities by the same Baby Boomers who espouse the leftist mentality. A socialist mindset inundates many of the University halls in America. But many children who attend college today did not come from households that are extreme in liberal views.
We don't have a generation who can think for themselves and stand on what they believe. Thus, it puts our nation in peril in the coming years. My generation and those behind me will be more apt to allow the government or outside forces to govern how we live. They will be lackluster in defending their own values taught at home.
The Baby Boomer effect on Marriage
One misconception towards marriage that society has currently is that today, one should be successful or "doing well" before they meet their "Mr or Miss Right." When one repeats the marriage vows, they may recite "...for richer or poorer..." Marriage is about becoming one with that special someone; it is a union between a male and female ...two people coming together and asking for the blessing of Almighty God, asking for His hand to guide them as they embark on a journey together in life. Whether one has money or not should not be in the equation. Yes we wish a happy newlywed couple much success, but when it is time to say "I do," whether or not a person is financially fit (or is secure in a career) shouldn't put a damper on a relationship. Many of the wealthy and successful in this world are known to divorce as soon as they marry.
If one person in the relationship should bring up a reason along those lines to delay (delay and delay some more) marriage, it does nothing but bring up feelings of unnecessary hurt and pain in a relationship.
The question should be, is there a bond of love and friendship that the couple can build on as they go through life? Will the couple be willing to grow together and face challenges together? Those are important questions to ask someone who is ready to walk down the aisle.
We place too high a priority on making sure everything else in our life is set before we marry someone when really marriage could be that blessing to propel two people to new heights.
My generation has such a negative view of marriage. They have been shown that example from the Baby Boomer generation (which has produced a staggering divorce rate). In life, it is not about me, or trying to make everything perfect. Nothing in this life will ever be perfect, but when one finds real love, treasure it. It is a blessing, especially in this day and age.
Make that leap of love and fidelity and marry...don't leave the one you love waiting for the ring because you feel you have to get "everything together" and have "everything just right".
And for those of you playing the field....settle on someone. If we continue in such a mode where many in this country are philandering... with every other country watching our actions, we will soon be overtaken. We cannot continue to run after our lusts and be blessed as a nation.
Further Discussion and Conclusion
As one can see, I'm not to happy about the outcome the Baby Boomers have had on society. Many of the challenges my generation and those behind me face has to do with how Baby Boomers have affected society. A new program on CBS highlights the 70's in its raunchy state. The show, Swingtown brings back to light a time when people experimented with each other's wives and husbands and participated in other supposedly "liberating" but risky behaviors. Boomers continue to bring that immorality to the younger generations ...shoving it down our throats. It's disgusting!
Not all Baby Boomers fall into this category. Many have acted responsibly to mold young people into decent citizens and teach sacred values and traditions that Americans hold dear. Many Boomers have confronted societal ills like racism and injustice. If you fall into this category, you have my heartfelt thanks and gratitude. But overall, the Boomers need to re-evaluate what life is about, get a new perspective, recognize their mistakes, and help set things right.
In order to effectively do that, we all must realize we cannot do it ourselves. We must have the help of Jesus Christ.
The Lord Jesus gives us a chance to right our wrongs by coming to Him in repentance. Otherwise, what is to follow will be judgment and severe hardship.
We've been on the path of destruction long enough. It's time to get it right.
Related Reading:
Fix my kid by Al Menconi
Biblical message now criminalized
*Felicia Benamon is a conservative columnist who writes from a political perspective, but occasionally deviates to write about other concerns facing her country. A patriotic American, Felicia hopes to motivate others to be more conscious of the current state of affairs in America, and to hold true to the wonderful traditions that make America great.
Felicia comes from a military background and is proud to support the men and women who put their lives on the line daily to protect American citizens and who reach out to help those in need across the globe.
