One quiet night, I was having a few beers with a friend. There was no noise except for the stories we shared and the soft music playing from one of our phones. We had everything we needed: our smoke and conversation, which flowed freely throughout the night. Occasionally, I would go to the fridge to fetch another beer, or one of us would step out to relieve ourselves, but the stories always resumed seamlessly.
Around 1 AM, we ran out of smoke, so I decided to visit a neighbor to get some more. On my way back, I heard loud music and noticed a group of young boys, some still in school, gathered on the road. They saw me and asked for a smoke. I walked over and handed each of them one. After a brief chat, I told them I had to leave, and they agreed without any fuss.
During our conversation, I noticed that each of them carried a weapon. This sight left me with many questions about the current generation. Back in my day, we would go out drinking in the streets, often without carrying machetes, but it was different. We drank, made fun of each other, and laughed. Nowadays, it seems that when young people drink, they talk about fighting and killing.
Conclusion
This encounter made me reflect deeply on the changes in our society. The carefree nights of laughter and camaraderie have given way to a more dangerous and aggressive culture among the youth. It raises important questions about what influences have led to this shift and what can be done to guide the younger generation towards a more positive and peaceful way of life.