Innocence Is Not Lost

We usually grow up, looking at our younger generations maybe thinking "Oh I would not do that as a teen" or "Oh the youth today".  When we to were looked upon like that possibly by our older generations.  We think, "Oh all they do is walk around texting" etc.  I have noticed lately for the last two summers that the youth today are actually an extension most times to all that is innocent and playful.  I was on my daily walk the other day, usually watching families playing in the parks.  I saw such a beautiful sight that I haven't seen for years.  There sitting together although 10 feet apart were two young teenagers.  I sweet looking girl with the nicest outfit; looking so innocent with the cutest curly red hair.  She was polished.  The young man sat apart but close enough to her, sat with hands in lap, with a nice button down shirt chatting together, being pleasant towards eachother, shy, nervouse and again so innocently sitting on a bridge giggling.

None of them were texting, yelling, carrying on.  Just pure intelligent conversation between the two.  She would speak then him, carrying on a conversation that you can tell was of value and uncondition.  I walked by thinking..."wow, still there are youngsters (man I feel old) who have values, morals and friendliness".  Yes there are a lot of times we all wonder about the younger generations, just as we 80s children were looked at.  It brought me back to a time just watching of tranquility, open heartedness, tenderness and a maturity that even older generations and our generatins lack.  These two were individuals, you could tell they took life and there personability seriouse as they enjoyed chatting.  It was nice to see, both nicely dressed and really talking, not texting like we all do, not busy on a computer or tablet, it was blissful for them you could tell.  It gave me a sense of wonderment, learning that this upcoming generation sure uses a heck of a lot of electronics, but still have a big sense of compassion. 

On my way back that day, I saw them again.  Him just an inch closer and there body language was showing me that they were innocently and maturally learning as much as they could about eachother.  Hey who knows, they could be that couple that are highschool sweethearts and took love seriouse.

I see people again for the last two years, not at home playing xbox games all day, blinding there eyes and mind, but see them riding bikes, bouncing a basket ball, the younger kids are playing at the park, they are at the pool in our area.  I think "finally they are back to playing outside", not huddled in a group texting not talking, but enjoying everything this earth offers just like all of us as kids.  There was for me personally a few years where I didn't see the kids playing, I didn't see them skipping rocks, kicking a ball.  They got the idea and are back to playing safe and having fun.  I do not blame them for staying inside playing on xbox or any computer system. or their parents.  The way of the world today you never know what could happen.  When I was younger there was a sense of community and you could knock on any neighbours door if there was a difficulty.  Now the kids are back and it is nice to see. 

Then just two days later I see just as pleasant of a girl, not hanging out with a bunch of guys, but at Sixteen years old she was going for a jog, with ear piece in ear listening to her tunes just as I would and my friends would way back.  The kids are great this generation.  I love to see teens take care of eachother just because they are pals.  No matter what they are friends, even though they may loose touch in years, for now they have eachotehers back.

So many great things about the youth today.  They are outspoken and remarkably polite.  Man, my generation really know how to bring up great kids.  I have family that are oh no more then Ten, many of them who are able to stand up in front of a crowd and give a speach, one of my nieces is already in a book of poems.  They have drive, they know how to navigate not just through the computer world, but also have a sense of achievment and drive.  Who knows maybe they have learned more then we think through computers and technology.  Most of them just amaze me everyday, now.  Then as I went for a ride on my ebike, It was late at night, I see about three or four guys, about fifteen, they shout out, honk your horn, honk your horn...outspoken and communicative.  Huh, we thought technology swallowed them up like a monster and turned them into zombies.  NO, they still have their wits about them, innocense and humour.  I walk my dog and so many youngster...(still feel old saying youngsters and please don't call me Mam...) say oh what a cute dog.  When I was young I would hardly notice anything but what was in my pocket for french fries and gravy not complimenting a dog.  How polite, friendly and really kind.

They are really the most important part of our community and always will be.  They are like everyone always said who are going to be leading a generation.  I can see the Prime Minister or President in years to come, tweeting or texting the people just to give a :) and why not.  I don't think we have anything in this world to be negative about with this coming generations, they are knowledgeable and as capable as we were.  We have just grown up and may not notice how wonderful they are.  They still get out there, still have most likely as deep or stimulating conversations and are as helpful as the next.  These youth really brought me back to my younger days, when it was easy to sit by the water, go for a ride, walk around town without having to be delinquint to fit in.  They accept eachother as they are.  Good for you Generation next....Can't wait to see what you all come up with to help this universe.  You are all by far the most knowledgeable about the Green movement and so many other wonderful things.  Congrats on getting back out there and enjoying our wonderful country/Nation.