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PEACE FROM THE EYE OF GEN NEXT

Namrata Amit Sawant

Student of SYB.Ed (2015-17), Mumbai University
Abstract
The definition of peace for every human is different. Everyone looks or tries to find out peace from
varied zones. In todays world we can see lot of things happening around us which bring negative
energy. Due to which persons inner peace shatters and a person may inculcate some unfruitful
desires to attain the lost peace. But among all this the most effected zone is observed as youngsters.
They are the immediate responders to any negative change around them. It is the responsibility of the
society to help the coming generation develop their positive outlook. The youngsters can be from any
strata of the society facing different problems but it is the responsibility of the society to help them
identify some positive suitable ways which would take them to the path of progress and they can easily
live a strong, healthy and happy life. But for that the youngsters must share their thoughts openly with
their family and also understand the other moral values taught by their parents.
Keywords: Generation Next, Inner Peace, Children and Youngsters, Unfruitful Desires.
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Introduction
Peace is being annihilated these days. And the reason for that are, we as a world are not
respecting each other, though everyone is supporting democracy but still we are trying to
creep into others territories of which ; we as a community is setting an incorrect example for
our Gen Next. We must concentrate first on our inner peace because inner peace is said to be
a key for world peace. We must set healthy examples for our next generation about
maintaining and living in peace. A person may try to achieve peace for its own wellbeing and
safety. But the current events are the examples of threat and conflicts which are shattering
and creating confusions in the minds of youth and due to which the youth may respond
negatively. And the countrys future is in the hands of youth then it is acting as hindrance in
path of progress.

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There are many countries across the world which are living in a threat of democratic
dictatorship. Where in, the people do not have right to express. As we are saying peace can
bring happiness, calmness but we as one roof must try to educate ourselves and establish
democracy in all sense regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other aspect of identity.
Background:
The meaning of safety and peace for our next generation has completely changed. It has been
observed that the young generation gets affected due to petty issues and feel depressed and
try to find peace through drugs. For them being under a dosage of drugs make them calm and
thats their method of pursuing peace. But they do not then realise the power of such evil
addiction takes control of their life and then destroys it.
Similarly, the research shows that the youngsters are in majority among terrorist. The
youngsters are trained and taught in such a way that they start feeling that way to achieve
peace is through threat. So, for them the definition of peace is completely different for them
peace can be obtained through terrorism. And this is the only way to obtain world peace.
When we say youngsters or generation next then these all hyper active people like drug
addicts and terrorist are a part of it. They feel that these are the modes of obtaining inner
peace but their modes of inner peace are acting as a lethal weapon for ruining worlds peace.
Like when the youngsters are under a dosage of drug they are hyper active and they develop a
feeling of doing something beyond their limits. Whereas the terrorist are trained at an early
age and in their training it is inculcated in them that this is the way of peace.
So, not only the children, adolescents are our next generation but also these drug addicts,
terrorists are also a part of our next generation. Because as it said that every action has equal
and opposite reaction so if these people are damaging our civic amenities and social values
then they are repented for that and then the world peace is destroyed.
Methods to be adopted:
The young generation is the pillar of strength of any country and if these pillars are rotten
then we shall never make progress. As it is said that youth is the driving force of countrys
progress so all the countrys must put their best efforts to take this force in the correct
direction. Young people are vital stakeholders in conflict and in peace building they have
the potential to act as community leaders in peace building, reconciliation, and post conflict
reconstruction. Young people are not just the future, they are the present. Today almost half
of the worlds population under the age 24. By offering young people a possibility to take
part in shaping their own futures, young people can be at the front line of peace building.
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This will further enable them to become more effective in mobilizing youth to become
constructive, pro-active and non-violent agents of change addressing root causes and the
impact of violence in their communities.
Young people offers to be an opportunity for innovation, development and economic growth.
Limited political, social and economic opportunities are strong contributing factors driving
youth to participate in building world peace.
The positive role that youth play in peace building needs recognition between social justice,
sustainable development and human rights.
The various path ways can be adopted to inculcate peace in the minds of next
generation:

Sharing Emotions

Use the excess energy of youth in other extra rigorous activity like sports, exercise
etc...

Education

Being Democratic

Career in Peace Building

Peace Clubs and Community Services

Yoga

Meditation

Conclusion:
The dream of peace on the earth can be fulfilled like the tiny drops fill the ocean and the
young ones will pursue this dream by burning a light of peace in within them.
There are many things that could be done to make peace throughout the world and the
communities in the world. I think that we all should start on making a difference and making
our communities better for this world. The little changes that could be made would make a
difference in todays world. If we try and make a difference now, then we can change
communities for the better in the future. This will lead to a better future for our younger
generations, and world peace. Youngsters must be directed to achieve their desired
objectives.
So, resolutely train yourself or get trained to achieve peace which in turn can make you
happy.

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References
http://economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Global-Terrorism-Index-2015.pdf
http://www.buildingpeace.org/think-global-conflict/issues/youth-and-peacebuilding
http://unoy.org/
http://keystopeace.com/
http://www.international-alert.org/what-peace
http://www.peacefulgenesee.com
https://www.janetlanier.com/work/dream-of-peace-for-harp

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