Dilemma over values verses needs among youth: An uncertain future

Abstract

Dynamism is the basic feature of any society. It is reflected in the socio-economic and cultural component of the society. The individuals keep themselves aware of such changes and also get themselves changed. No one can avoid oneself of such changes. But the focus is on values. Do values get changed in proportional to such changes in the society? Are they automatically get changed or our need compel them to be changed? What is the perception of our youths on values and how they value their needs over values? The present article focuses on all these generic problems concerning the conflicting state of mind of the present youths over the preference to materialistic over spiritual values; fulfillment of needs and desires on one hand and emphasis on values on the other hand leading towards dilemma over preference to values and needs. Our future seems uncertain amidst such dilemma. No matter whatever may be the changing element in the society the major focus of the youth should be to maintain a balance between their needs and values. Generally for need fulfillment values should not be compromised rather a judicious decision is expected on the part of the youth concerning the value of needs ahead as well as the values.