Why Teenagers Don’t Care About Others?

A Reflection on Modern Society

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Opening

The question struck me deeply: “Why don’t today’s teenagers care about others?”

It’s not just about age—it’s about attitude, empathy, and the fading emotional and social connections in our fast-moving world. Somewhere, the warmth of human understanding is getting replaced by indifference and restlessness.

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Incidents

The Teenagers on the Bike

One afternoon, I saw two teenagers riding a bike. The boy driving lifted both his hands high, stretched them wide, and looked at the sky with a curvy, careless posture—completely unaware of the risks.

It wasn’t only the act that shook me, but the silence around. No one seemed shocked. Such recklessness has become so common that society doesn’t even blink.

The Old Man on the Train

A few days later, another incident pained me even more.

In a first-class compartment, an elderly man struggled to find a seat. He moved from one corner to another, but nobody offered help.

Even when a young girl stood up, it was for a younger woman—not for the old man who could barely stand. That moment revealed the depth of our collective apathy.

When finally a seat was vacated, another man rushed to take it. I stopped him and called out to the old uncle to come and sit. Watching him finally rest brought immense relief to my heart. Yet the question kept echoing—why had it become my responsibility alone in a crowd of so many?

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Reflections

What has truly happened to our society?

Where has humanity gone?

Cultural Contradictions: 

In Mumbai, people often apologize instantly if their foot touches someone by mistake. Yet, the same people may ignore an elderly man’s pain. Courtesy without compassion is just a ritual.

Race for Money: 

Everyone seems trapped in a constant chase—money, money, and more money. Peace, empathy, and patience are the price we pay for material success.

Broken Family Bonds: 

Both parents working, children raised by helpers—many families are losing the emotional connection that teaches values.

One mother once told me, “I go to bed by 10 p.m., leaving my kids to do what they want. I have to wake up early for work, and my husband is abroad.” She said helplessly, “I can’t help my children beyond a limit.”

This isn’t just one family’s story—it’s the silent cry of our changing culture.

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Takeaways

Indifference is becoming normal. We are getting used to ignoring what once moved us.

Values are losing to velocity. The faster we run for money, the further we drift from manners and meaning.

Empathy is in crisis. Social readiness to help is vanishing, especially toward the vulnerable and elderly.

But individual action still matters. That small act of offering a seat may seem simple—but it restores faith that humanity is not lost yet.

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From the Desk of the Author

These experiences are not just observations—they are reminders.

Reminders that being human is not about success, but about sensitivity.

We can’t change the world overnight, but we can choose to act with awareness in our own small circles. Every kind gesture is a seed for a more compassionate society.

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Thanksgiving

Thank you, dear readers, for taking time to reflect with me.

May we never let our pace of life silence the pulse of our hearts.

If this reflection resonates with you, share it forward — for awareness, for kindness, and for the culture we must preserve.

— Rakesh Kushwaha

Educator, Writer & Founder of Mathivation HUB