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It is frustrating how some people prefer to do things the
wrong way. Those who refuse to work hard to earn a living end up getting involved in crime, including robbery and snatch theft. Neglected schoolchildren drop out and are influenced by negative friends. Heartless teenage mothers force babies born out
of wedlock to pay the price for their mistakes by abandoning them, or worse,
murdering those innocent newborns without feeling any guilt. And uncivilised
youths would rather race on the road than taking up healthy hobbies or
participating in beneficial programmes. For these pathetic teenagers and
adults, every “no” is a “yes”.
Illegal
racers are daredevils who put not only their lives, but also the lives of others at risk.
Such fools think that their show on the road is proof of their bravery, heroism
and even manliness, but they are wrong. Others would perceive them as children
who may come from broken homes with improper upbringing leading loveless lives.
And parents, who are expected to control and supervise their children, will be blatantly blamed.
Youngsters
race for different reasons. Some find illegal racing interesting and exciting
as they are promised special rewards if they win a race or bet. They may
get money, be chosen as the new group leader or win the chance to win the best girl as the trophy. Others
are trapped in personal or family problems, thus they resort to illegal racing as
a way to emancipate themselves from pressures at home.
When
it comes to getting involved in crime or other unhealthy activities, there are
usually bad influences that drive youths to settle for unwise decisions. I
believe that illegal racers are greatly influenced by friends and movies.
It
is undeniable that companions and entertainment influence the lifestyle as well
as the way of thinking of the teenagers nowadays. Problems arise when
youngsters mingle with the bad crowd and watch inappropriate flicks. Some
teenagers believe in their own definition of fun and freedom that keeps them on
the wrong track. Their “best friends forever” manipulate them and lure them
into activities that guarantee guilty pleasure and temporary satisfaction.
Films with inappropriate content, including those that show dangerous
scenes by stuntmen, easily affect young viewers. Some are excited and want to try out the scenes in real life. At the end of the day, film producers get all
the benefits and become wealthier while immature audiences start thinking and
imitating unrealistic acts performed by professionally trained actors in
movies. Little do these youngsters realise that they may harm themselves while
trying to have fun and impress others.
Teenagers get involved in illegal racing because they want to attract attention they probably never received before. This crime may have, ironically, helped them
build confidence and passion as well as learn to reach goals, but these
positive traits have been applied in the wrong way. Illegal racers will
eventually become egoistic, greedy, immoral, disrespectful, inconsiderate and
selfish members of society. Thus, we, by any means, must activate their
positive attitude they once developed and reshape them into rehabilitated individuals.
Courtesy of New Sunday Times,
May 17, 2015
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