In some contemporary societies, many young people are unhappier than ever before, despite being affluent and physically fit. A number of factors have given rise to this situation, and it is critically important that these factors are countered with a series of practical measures.
The causes of declining life quality in children vary. It is, however, fair to say that the main one is lack of emotional connection with their parents. In many wealthy families, both fathers and mothers often work in full-time jobs or are so busy with their heavy workloads and tasks. That is, they could not strike a balance between work and home life to have quality time with their offspring owing to a lack of time on a daily basis. To be more specific, parents oftentimes tend to give expensive gifts and modern gadgets such as mobile phones and laptops to children, though these kinds of presents are no substitute for emotional support and connection for younger people. This, in turn, reduces the deep and meaningful conversations between parents and children, leading them to feel emotionally neglected.
Additionally, in some developed countries, there is huge pressure on teenagers to succeed in life academically, including in sports, education and even media. That is, most well-off children are forced to attend elite private schools which have packed schedules from morning to night. This, as a result, leads to leaving little time for entertainment and enjoyment among richer children. Such an issue triggers the experience of inevitable stress, clinical depression, and even burnout, making their life boring and frustrating. For example, the school of economists in Uzbekistan clearly showed that children studying over challenging curriculums are more likely to have mental-related issues like loss of memory and chronic headaches, which are two contributing factors to unhappy life among even financially secure children.
Having considered the severity of this problem, it is essential to discuss possible measures to address it. The first line of response should come from such school authorities and teachers. More specifically, school could reduce the complexity and number of subjects that pupils have been learning for many years. In this regard, this can relieve the level of pressure on pupils and renew student interest towards education. Not only could this improve and increase their academic performance, but also make their life easier and stress-free from multiple tasks that they must complete in classes or homes. Limiting screen time and promoting real social interaction in children is another effective way to tackle this issue. This can be implemented by parents that have to set healthy limits and motivate them to join in group activities such as clubs or sports teams. This, in return, increases the degree of happiness and emotional intelligence in children.
In conclusion, even though contributing factors like less time spent with children and uncontrollable schedules are to blame for poor quality of life in young individuals, school sectors and parents are the best influencers to mitigate this situation at a collaborative level.