It is normal to feel more attracted to the outside world, to find friends more appealing, and feel that the ones within the four walls are against you. This is often what runs in an adolescent mind. It may seem only but a phase, taken for granted most of the time, that we fail to notice the impact on a vulnerable period such as this, because the mind now is capable of judging the right from wrong based on the perception of the stimuli by themselves and the ones they are surrounded with.

It is quite but natural for a human being to dream and aspire for a beautiful, successful life without any problems. When we look at children we feel that they are so lucky to enjoy their childhood where they are free of problems. The journey of life may not become easier as we grow older, but we do seem to understand it better as our perspectives evolve. Right from childhood, the school, parents, elders give suggestions like we should be strong, should have a goal in life, hardworking, dedicated, focused etc. Many instances that are happening today raise a question in our mind that why today’s youth are not able to cope with problems? Why do they give up sometimes? Nobody knows the exact answer. We can motivate youth saying, life is not full of happiness. There will be unknown problems, situations, people who pull our legs, criticize, comment, demoralise etc. How to manage all these challenges? Is there a written book of solutions? Does any school or college teach us solutions? No. If we look at successful people one thing we understand is there is some unique quality in them that has helped them to be what they are. What are the ways to train youth for life?

By now we are all aware of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel Coronavirus. Not only has this pandemic affected global health, but it has also hit hard and crashed the economies worldwide. Due to the pandemic, most of the offices (especially the ones with air conditioning) are closed and so are almost all of the schools and colleges, and yes, a lot of people have lost their jobs.

Youth are the growth factor for any country. They form a large portion of the population. India is one of countries where youth are in abundance. But due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, life has come to a standstill. Lockdown has damaged the economy and its adverse effects are felt by our youth. The unemployment rate is increasing at a jaw dropping rate. In the past three months youth of every country across the globe have lost their jobs. Companies have laid off a huge number of employees to cut down the costs and sustain in the market. Lots of youth who have retained their jobs despite facing huge pay cuts in salaries. Some of them have availed loans for various purposes. Many of them have taken up EMI schemes. But due to the Coronavirus they have lost their livelihood. They are not able to pay the loans and pay interest. For some, the situation is so dire that it has led them to commit suicide. Depression has taken deep roots in their life also affecting their loved ones.