The German newspaper “Tats” has published a file that highlights the problems of ignoring children and adolescents who threaten the future of society. In this regard, each of the sociologists Alauddin Al -Muflani and the social psychologist Harald Filser agrees in a lively criticism of this group in German society.
Philser, who focuses on mental and social health, sees that children live in a society that constantly ignores them, because their life is full of pressures and challenges that prevail over their ability to adapt.
Marginalized in society
Al -Muflani and Filser agree that children in Germany are a marginalized minority. From the point of view of Al -Muflani, the children and adolescents of German society are considered to be “structural foreigners”, because there is no real place in the modern social system, except within the family. Al -Muflani believes that this situation is due to the decline in their social role due to deep structural changes in society. Although the majority of Germans recognize the importance of children, they rarely translate this into real policies which support their rights and well.
For his part, Philser believes that social poverty and psychological marginalization awaken the suffering of children. It should be noted that educational establishments have become full of stress and structural problems, which puts children in unstable educational environments. In addition, the lack of psychological and social support for children leads to increased anxiety and psychological problems. Education thus transforms into a burden for children instead of being an opportunity for growth and development.
Generation of crisis. The effects of the “corona” generation on children
Al-Muflani drew attention to the fact that successive crises, starting with the financial crisis and reaching the Kofid-19 pandemic, increased the challenges that children face. During the pandemic, the schools were closed and the rights of children were marginalized in an unprecedented manner. At that time, added Al -Muflani, the children became a very small group, which made it possible to neglect them in the light of the effects of the pandemic on the large society.
On the other hand, Fel believes more than these crises have left deep effects on the mental health of children, as feelings of isolation and loss have increased, which leads to long -term negative effects on their psychological and social development. Filser believes that today’s children do not receive enough support to meet the challenges of the future, and there is no integrated program to support them, whether at the psychological or educational level.
Loss of confidence in the political system
The paradox offered by Al -Muflani and Filser is that young people today, although they live in a society that recognizes that they are the future of the nation, do not trust the political system. Al -Muflani notes that many young people have started to support the small parties, such as the “current” party and the “property party”, which reflects their departure from traditional policy. He believes that there is a great chasm between the vision of young people in the future and the political reality they face.
In the same context, Filser reflects this trend by asking questions about the effectiveness of the education system in the preparation of children in their future in the light of serious social and economic changes. This indicates that the new generation is established in a world which is completely different from what the elderly know, because it is characterized by instability and chaos, whether in politics or in education. This great void in future vision pushes children and young people to seek political alternatives, such as protest movements that have appeared in recent years such as “Fridys for future”.
Hope and change .. Can the situation differ?
Despite this dark reality, Al -Mafani and Filser offer a glimmer of hope. Al -Muflani believes that it is necessary that society is changing in children care and that the protection of children’s rights in the Constitution be included, so that their rights are protected at official institutions. This also suggests the need for “future advice”, which are organizations that include young people of all ages to act in decision -making that affects their lives.
As for filser, he confirms that the interest in the mental health of children should be an integral part of state policy, stressing the importance of the presence of continuous psychological and social support for them. It is also believed that children and young people should have more space to participate in public life and make decisions that affect their future.
Restructure the future of children
In the end, Al -Muflani and Filser note that the crisis of children and adolescents in Germany is not only a local problem, but rather a question linked to the future of society as a whole. The major changes in the social and economic structure require similar changes in the way of managing and raising children’s rights. Thanks to a greater involvement of children and young people in public life, a more stable and luxurious society can be designed for all its members, not only for older generations.
