Welcome to the 21st Century world, Edwin. We raised generations of 'I want it all and I want it now' We, people between 70 and 100, but especially in my age group born in the early 1930's who existed through the Great Worldwide Depression which led into World War 2, didn't want our babies to suffer, so we ruined them instead. Instant gratification to these generations in the expected norm.
And you are faced with the additional problem of colonialism. We, in America are fortunate we got rid of our colonialism early on.
The Europeans in Africa wanted to live as they perceived the monarchists to live in Europe. So now, your political 'leaders' perceive that as the way for civilized people to behave. Most (but thankfully not all) the Europeans saw tribal Africans as a bunch of illiterate sub-humans. They failed to see the value of tribes looking after their own, successfully. They failed to see the great beauty of native art.
Hopefully, some of your leaders will awaken to the error of the Europeans, accept that we are ALL one genus and species with only cosmetic differences.
Then those leaders will look around and see what is needed for successful civilization is for everyone to live well. We, Homo sapiens, may never achieve a classless society, but really we don't need to. If everyone has sufficient to live a comfortable life it doesn't really matter if some have more. The most important thing is that everyone has food, shelter, education, health care, and transportation, commensurate with their needs.
'I want it all and I want it now' . This part you mentioned is what's really wrong with parenting. Parents who shield their children from facing things on their own believe that they don't want their children to suffer. They're so protective and rarely allow children to face the world in their own. Right now, if limits to phone access to young ones aren't limited, they won't know what really happens on the physical world. Tiktok has taken hostage of the youngones and separated them from taking part in nation building.
When it comes to building communities, those who were raised wrongly may not have the understanding to do so.
Also, I think some African leaders imitated the monarchy-like style of leading. They portray their largesse openly and make deals to suit their agenda. This is common in West Africa; coupled with military tactics.
All in all, availing the right information for us might be the starting point so that leaders can know they're leading a community that knows what it wants.
Thank you, Edwin. My point exactly. Nelson Mandela also fought for and expected leaders to promote the common good. I think you would make an excellent leader and I hope someday you get the financial backing to pursue that course.
Welcome to the 21st Century world, Edwin. We raised generations of 'I want it all and I want it now' We, people between 70 and 100, but especially in my age group born in the early 1930's who existed through the Great Worldwide Depression which led into World War 2, didn't want our babies to suffer, so we ruined them instead. Instant gratification to these generations in the expected norm.
And you are faced with the additional problem of colonialism. We, in America are fortunate we got rid of our colonialism early on.
The Europeans in Africa wanted to live as they perceived the monarchists to live in Europe. So now, your political 'leaders' perceive that as the way for civilized people to behave. Most (but thankfully not all) the Europeans saw tribal Africans as a bunch of illiterate sub-humans. They failed to see the value of tribes looking after their own, successfully. They failed to see the great beauty of native art.
Hopefully, some of your leaders will awaken to the error of the Europeans, accept that we are ALL one genus and species with only cosmetic differences.
Then those leaders will look around and see what is needed for successful civilization is for everyone to live well. We, Homo sapiens, may never achieve a classless society, but really we don't need to. If everyone has sufficient to live a comfortable life it doesn't really matter if some have more. The most important thing is that everyone has food, shelter, education, health care, and transportation, commensurate with their needs.
'I want it all and I want it now' . This part you mentioned is what's really wrong with parenting. Parents who shield their children from facing things on their own believe that they don't want their children to suffer. They're so protective and rarely allow children to face the world in their own. Right now, if limits to phone access to young ones aren't limited, they won't know what really happens on the physical world. Tiktok has taken hostage of the youngones and separated them from taking part in nation building.
When it comes to building communities, those who were raised wrongly may not have the understanding to do so.
Also, I think some African leaders imitated the monarchy-like style of leading. They portray their largesse openly and make deals to suit their agenda. This is common in West Africa; coupled with military tactics.
All in all, availing the right information for us might be the starting point so that leaders can know they're leading a community that knows what it wants.
Thank you, Edwin. My point exactly. Nelson Mandela also fought for and expected leaders to promote the common good. I think you would make an excellent leader and I hope someday you get the financial backing to pursue that course.