Post a commentThe counselor from La Salle was speaking the truth. Young adults can’t handle everyday stresses because of the overly protective, hyper concerned parents didn’t let them struggle and fail when they were little. Message to parents: stop trying to be your child’s buddy; stop wrapping yourself around your child like bubble wrap, let them experience and deal with life. Society will thank you latter.
I certainly agree with happydude. When did Americanized young people become so weak and frail that they cannot handle the everyday stress that comes with living. What a generation of weaklings. A recent report by the American military reported that 75% of American young people are both physcially and mentally disqualified from serving in the military. Thats the future of America; a weak whining demanding narcissistic incompetent nation that trains its children to look for help in every conceivable situation and not solve problems by something called inner strength. it is also called the nanny state
That counselor was speaking directly to you, Nancy. You're completely out of touch with reality, darling. I suggest you ask your PCP to prescribe an eighth of medical marijuana. Not only will it help you, but it will aid those who are forced to interact with you.
Does the LaSalle student health sysytem tell students to "struggle" through sore throats, abdominal pain, or physical injuries rather than providing appropriate care? I doubt it. But unfortunately many people, including happydude, are dismissive of emotional problems, expecting people to "get over it."
Being homesick is not a "mental health" problem, nor is struggling with a tough course or two, or dealing with a less-than-perfect roomate. These are the normal challenges of college life that don't require mental health intervention; they require the student to develop some mental and emotional toughness and discipline.
alot of lessons learned in life don't come from a book. sometimes you have to let them jump in a puddle to find out they get thier feet wet.
I have to agree with the counselor from LaSalle,today's parents are so busy trying to take care of everything for their children, that they are completely unable to handle anything on their own. the author of the above letter will probably be surprised to know that the counselors opinion is the prevailing opinion at most colleges and universities across the country. These kids can not cope with the basics, like PJ Ktauskas mentioned. I doubt the counselor is saying that she would allow a student to struggle through a real emotional or psychological crisis, being homesick, or not liking your roommate...these are issues that a college student needs to deal with...and yeah they should suck it up and deal with it. Its part of life. Mommy and Daddy cant fix everything and eventually they need to learn that. Somethings you have to handle on your own, its called growing up.
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