From C. Petersen
How many among us dream of a better world? It is probably safe to say all of us at one time or another has
done so. For some it has proven productive and useful, for others a complete waste of time and potential.
Every day, especially among the young people of this world, some will lose themselves in a dream world of
make believe and fantasy. Some will dream of possible ways to better themselves and the lives of their
families, by education, careers, making the most out of opportunities and contributing to society, building the
better world of their dreams. For others, living only for the present, never considering the future, such
dreams tend to be self-centered. Often these dreams are of parties or sexual conquests, and ways of achieving
what they believe to be success. Yet we cannot blame them for having these kinds of fantasies. Such things are
encouraged by those in the entertainment world, the media, and so called heroes of our day. Young people
look up to those portrayed as successful, because they have money, expensive things and women hanging on
every word, a view of success that the mass media tends to portray. It is this kind of absurdity and fantasy that
infects the lives of young people, destroying potential, promoting objectification, and destroying dreams that
must be stopped.
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