Young people are crying out for help, here is how we can uplift their lives

A young man crippled with disappointment. [Getty Images]

A thriving young population translates into a thriving community. Young people are therefore a society's responsibility. Just like their flourishing benefits the total society, their challenges need a community approach. Here are some areas worth engaging in the spirit of being an uplifting presence in the lives of young people in our environments.

Identity crisis: Many young people are confidently confused. They have no sure place to locate their identity. They are not discerners but copiers. This copying often turns crippling. Identity shapers like family, the school, the church are too busy pushing for their own survival and sustenance that they pay only a scattered attention to the critical identity-imparting role. This exposes young people to self-proclaimed influencers who shape them into fans. They end up not knowing who they are but knowing a whole lot about who they follow.