A sociological and philosophical study was conducted. Every era marks a time, a way of living and understanding things. Music changes, fashions, places of entertainment, food, technology, etc. Twenty years ago, for example, the cell phones we use today and are glued to all the time were unknown; they were small and not digital, they had buttons and no internet. Today, we practically carry an entire arsenal of incredible information in our hands. In all these changes we’re experiencing, society is facing a very large and serious one: THE GLASS SOCIETY. Years ago, say 30 or 40 years, that is, in 1985 or 1995, not so long ago, young people were more determined, more committed, more responsible, more respectful, they communicated more, and faced life in a vigorous and courageous way. Not today; today they break, they break over silly things that aren’t worth it. That’s why it’s called THE GLASS SOCIETY. Children of broken or dysfunctional families, children whose parents don’t discipline and instead fear their children. What I’m saying is true worldwide. I don’t mean to say that there aren’t purposeful and responsible young people. But it must be acknowledged that something isn’t working well with young people. They just want to have fun and enjoy themselves without any responsibility. They spend hours and hours on their screens (video games, tablets, cell phones, television, etc.). They have become individualistic, quiet, with little capacity for otherness and for building good interpersonal relationships. They don’t know how to handle many things, such as dating, work, or a serious life project. For example, they don’t get married; they move in together, leaving the door open if the relationship doesn’t work out. They have no faith, they don’t believe in religious principles and values; they complain about everything, they lack the capacity for giving, commitment, and solidarity. If you try to correct them, they get angry, refuse to accept, cry, and make a scene, even committing suicide. THEY BREAK LIKE GLASS. In our families and homes, there are these kinds of young people who are a real burden for their parents. It’s time for parents and adults to look carefully at where they’ve failed. It’s time to begin building a truly Christian society, not a society of glass.
