There are many differences between a child and an adult. Many people argue that the immaturity of children includes matters of intellect and emotion. Children are developing yet have a limited capacity in certain grown-up essential areas. They lack critical thinking skills and struggle with understanding concepts of things such as having a moral compass. Their focus is on getting other kids to like them, and they are not interested in doing their homework and understanding the deeper meaning of things. They want it their way and are not willing to make sacrifices.

But, is this describing children or our government and ourselves?

Today I pose the question: “Where have all the grown-ups gone?” and discuss our immaturity of action, inaction, and thought. I explore how technology has created 24/7 connectivity and information and how this has eliminated any time to think, ponder, and prepare. I share why we need to broaden our beliefs and examine every aspect of how a child becomes an adult. I also explore the divide and misunderstanding seen in the United States today and why we need to reset our expectations and contribute to the collective good.

“The only way to change that likely outcome is to understand the cause.” - Chris Colbert

This week on Insert:Human

• Our immaturity of thought, action, and inaction
• How technology and globalization are creating an unintended consequence of fueling a capitalist democracy
• The effects of a society driven by speed and quantity over quality
• Our move from work-life segregation to work-life integration
• The comparison microscope and sharing across social media
• Why adversity is a unifying force and the need for us to reset the expectations of ourselves as adults
• Holding each other accountable and finding time to think, ponder, and prepare
• Why we need to invest more in education at home and school
• Building the skills to achieve a decent life and contributing back to the collective good

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