Time is changing.\u00a0 It\u2019s claimed to be the time of the \u2018ME\u2019 generation. \u2018ME\u2019 refers to the young people in the world.\u00a0 Is this also the case in our city? Write an article to share your views.<\/p>\n
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\u2018ME\u2019 generation in Hong Kong<\/p>\n
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The 21st<\/sup> century is claimed to be the time of the \u2018ME\u2019 generation, in which \u2018ME\u2019 refers to the youngsters in the world.\u00a0 They, who are lazy and weak, according to the Time Magazine, often come under fire in society because of their poor work attitude.\u00a0 Hong Kong youngsters are no exception and they are criticized as \u2018Kong kids\u2019<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our city is definitely notorious for its \u2018ME\u2019 generation because the youth here attach much or even overwhelming importance to their appearances and status. It is not uncommon to find girls and boys searching for the perfect light and angle to take selfies with their smartphones or getting obsessed with the magic of the beauty apps, which edit their small, tiring eyes into wide, vigorous ones.\u00a0 They then usually upload the most beautiful and charming selfies to Facebook or Instagram to starve for \u2018likes\u2019 from their friends.\u00a0 It is a way for them to gain recognition and develop their own images.\u00a0 What is more, the \u2018ME\u2019 generation in the territory fall prey to famous brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada and they are used to showing off by carrying the designer bags and using the accessories.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another characteristic of the \u2018ME\u2019 is also found in the youth in Hong Kong, which is frailty and fragility. They are neither tough nor persistent enough to overcome the series of hurdles, for instance, receiving disappointing academic results, losing a match and having worrying relationships with friends.\u00a0 Some, who lack tenacity, may even shy away from the problem by ending their precious lives.\u00a0 For example, nearly five students committed suicide at the beginning of the school year because of school-phobia.\u00a0 It is virtually impossible for the \u2018ME\u2019 in our city to bear hardship dauntlessly, vigorously and courageously.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition, there is a dearth of satisfaction about life among the \u2018ME\u2019 generation in the city. Young people asking for more at all times and asking \u2018Why don\u2019t I have?\u2019 normally forget how fortunate they are.\u00a0 Many youngsters are not grateful for what they have had, like owning a top-notch smartphone, living in an air-conditioned unit under the scorching sun and having three meals a day.\u00a0 As they are not grateful or even feel dissatisfied with the luxuries they have already had, the \u2018ME\u2019 beg their parents to buy what they fail to have. This is a vicious cycle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Apart from the above particular features, the \u2018ME\u2019 are too dependent on others, especially their \u2018helicopter\u2019 parents who hover around their kids\u2019 heads 24\/7.\u00a0 When the children ask for help, the parents lend their helping hands immediately.\u00a0 A few years ago, a news report said that a Hong Kong schoolboy studying overseas did not know how to use the washing machine and so he dialed to his mum for help. This piece of news rightly reflected the current situation of \u2018ME\u2019 generation in our city.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hong Kong, where young people are feeble, over-dependent and unsatisfied with the world is experiencing the time of the \u2018ME\u2019 generation.\u00a0 If our city\u2019s future is controlled by the \u2018ME\u2019, Hong Kong will no longer be the pearl of the Orient. It is time our future pillars got well-prepared and transformed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Macy Tsang <\/strong><\/p>\n 6B 2015-16<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Time is changing.\u00a0 It\u2019s claimed to be the time of the \u2018ME\u2019 generation. \u2018ME\u2019 refers to the young people in the world.\u00a0 Is this also the case in our city? 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