In today’s world, watching the discussions from someone who, by the looks of it, hasn’t even reached the prime age when one starts worrying about greying hair, yet already talks about divorces—is quite the spectacle. Here we have a quintessential young person declaring their departure from a marriage not even a year old, ready to share personal life choices with the world. A resume boasting “ex-Mormon,” “queer,” and a list of chronic illnesses like a roll call of the woke movement. It’s almost like tuning into a reality show where everyone is battling for the prize of who can collect the most social justice badges.
Now, there’s nothing wrong with expressing one’s identity or challenges. But, when it comes with a visible tattoo often serving as a public announcement of “I am perpetually discontent,” it raises a few eyebrows. It’s as if individuals eagerly embrace the afflictions and ideologies that society presents just to be part of the cultural in-crowd. It’s the woke mind virus at play, the modern-day fairy tale where the princess is kidnapped not by a dragon but by the clutches of conformity dressed in rebellion’s cloak.
What truly stands out is this newfound embrace of “co-parenting,” a term that, upon hearing, usually signals the absence of traditional familial roles. The speaker, boldly casting criticism on the absent father and the children’s behavior, misses the essential element that has long been the backbone of society: the family unit. The simple truth is that raising a family isn’t about experimenting with trending terms. It’s about understanding that the roles of mom and dad were crafted not from oppression but because they are the building blocks of society’s success and harmony.
The pursuit to revolutionize family structures often backfires because it disregards one of the universe’s truths: certain aspects of life are meant to be anchored, stable, and consistent. Deep down, all the hashtags in the world won’t fill the void left by an absent parent or an unstable familial environment. Life, unlike a social media post, extends beyond the immediate likes and shares, and as time marches on, it can become rather lonely without roots planted firmly in love and commitment.
Being a parent, a true parent, is more than just sharing responsibilities—it is the joyful endeavor of love, dedication, and the work of something greater than trends. It’s in understanding the enduring value of these roles that one finds fulfillment and legacy. Otherwise, the future may not hold a resolution picture-perfect enough for a hashtag.
