Many people have weighed in on the debacle that was seen on television all over the world during MTV’s Video Music Awards. Some have just expressed their shock and disgust of Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke’s performance. Others have expressed harsh words toward Miley Cyrus and her character. Though I did not see it live (thank goodness), I had to view it to see what the fuss was about in our teen’s culture. I was shocked and disgusted as most others. However, I also felt sorry for her, her family and all those close to her.
In a recent blog post I stumbled upon, I read words that expressed my feelings. The blogger wrote:
“Adults are supposed to protect young people. Adults are supposed to refuse to treat young people like little gods, put them on pedestals, and parade them on stages. But adults do it, anyway, and our culture is just dumb, and just numb, enough to act like it's perfectly normal. Turns out, as we've always known, celebrity messes with people's heads, particularly the young.” (http://www.air1.com/blog/brant/post/2013/08/26/miley-cyrus-MTV-culture-and-the-need-for-adults.aspx)
Adults should have stepped in before Miley made a huge mistake in front of millions of people. Adults in her life should have reminded her that her actions were inappropriate. Producers of MTV VMA show should have made her stop during rehearsals. Adolescents (even if they are 20 year olds) need adults who truly care about them as a person created in the image of God. Adolescents do not need other adolescents to be their role models. They already have friends who are in the same boat just trying to figure out life. Our children, youth and even young adults need adults who desire the best for each individual without an adult agenda.
Lord, forgive us when we fail and teach us your ways.
- Andy
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