Commentary
Can you remember the popular trends from your teenage days? Which of them were you caught up in? I can almost hear the groans as readers remember the clothes, hairstyles, and attitudes of their youth. When recalling their not-so-glory days, the oft-repeated slogan of anyone over 30 is, “I was so dumb back then.”
Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not trying to say young people are dumb. They are often bright and full of energy. But wisdom, discernment, and the willpower to stand out against the peer pressure of the crowds—that’s what young people lack. How easily they are swayed to make themselves look ridiculous with whatever new trend has become popular!…