America is changing in so many ways, and although many things like technology have changed for the better, there are many things that should not be changing. Children are watching shows that express vulgar ideas and words, drugs are taking over several streets in urban cities, and family time seizes to exist in many households. America is losing is sense of morale, and it seems nearly impossible to slow down the damage that is being done.
Back when my parents were kids, television was like a dream come true. It was such a breakthrough; the concept of seeing live action from somewhere else in the world was remarkable. Then came something even better, multiple channels! As television grew, families could gather around and watch it together. Even until the 80’s and 90’s television provided instant news, entertainment, and most importantly, family time. Recently though, television has been providing shows that not only are inappropriate, but down right wrong. “The Maury Show” and “Desperate Housewives” are enabling content that I would be embarrassed to be associated with. Even worse, the show “Family Guy” is a cartoon, grabbing children’s attention. It is teaching corrupt models to younger and younger generations. These shows degrade people’s minds and attitudes, and they also suggest that drugs and alcohol are a way of life.
While I have accepted the fact that alcohol and cigarettes will not be prohibited any time soon, both are getting out of hand. Cigarettes are becoming available to younger generations so easily, just as alcohol is, and marijuana is no exception. Every weekend parties are thrown that give out alcohol to teens. This behavior seems less immoral to teens, parents, and even police officers; I know of officers that go to parties just to scare the underage drinkers knowing that they will not give tickets. Marijuana punishments are being lessened, and many people believe that it should be legalized. If someone really needs alcohol and drugs to have a good time, then does that mean they lack enough personality to have fun around? I would say that a real friend doesn’t need drugs and alcohol to be fun. Unfortunately, society has changed, and it says that this is all okay; apparently there is nothing wrong with damaging the body, increasing the number of drunk drivers our roads, and taking vital brain cells away (because who needs to be smart when you can be stoned?).
Perhaps the biggest change in society today is the amount of time a family spends together. Where once families spent time every day with each other, now there are business meetings, parties, and Facebook to attend to. Family dinners are replaced with takeout orders that everyone eats whenever they feel like. Weekends are no longer spent with each other, but are used for parties and going to the bar. Togetherness is something that every family needs because it leads to success and happiness in the future.
Although society needs to change back into what it used to be, I fear that time has done its damage. Society will continue to fall apart in its values, and its wakeup call may never come. I intend to live the way I was raised, with integrity. I will teach it to my children, and will not allow them to fall into the immoral ways of today’s society. It disgusts me to think that America is living this way, and I am waiting for this all to change, one day.
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