The disparities in our society are evident. Today, there are always those who prefer to position themselves as morally superior, engaging in detached, idealistic discourse while refusing to introspect: What kind of examples are we, as adults, setting for our children? When the notion that “occupations differ only in function, not in dignity” has faded from adult society, replaced by clear stratification and professional hierarchies, where many desperately strive to enter elite professions and upper classes, while those at the bottom of society struggle without status or even dignity, do we have the right to blame today's children for worrying about becoming “losers” or the underdogs? Blaming children in this context is nothing but ignoring the root cause of the problem.
Contemporary society is highly pluralistic, including in terms of free expression. Although the term “loser” (or its colloquial equivalents) may lack the elegance of refined vocabulary, we should not overlook its motivational potential and raw authenticity. Furthermore, we can view this as a beneficial form of heart-to-heart communication between children and adult society. Perhaps it will inspire adults with certain insights and awakenings. Let us start with ourselves and refrain from blaming those innocent, lively, and highly imitative children!
