Why is younger generation running away from their duties?

The old adage "spare the rod and spoil the child" is no longer a warning but an edict. [iStockphoto]

All evolutionary evidence indicates that humans are becoming more intelligent, faster to adapt, adjust, think and act more efficiently.

Some of it is need-driven, like competition for resources, but we learn from our ancestors and build upon that knowledge to pass on to the next generation. This may not take place at the same level in all societies, but it genuinely pays to be aware, gets more imaginative, and can act with the enterprise in an increasingly interconnected world. Is this "talent" of some sort? I do not know for sure, but younger people today are definitely pushing the envelope in many societies.