The Young of Today, are the Elders of Tomorrow

 




Ómékpé Oñuak’oji'ye Ékpé


Childhood was bliss. It was always rosy, especially for those of us who grew up listening to the optimistic tales of our teachers. We were taught through a poem that our parents should listen to us, their children, because we are the supposed leaders of tomorrow.


Of course, we were supposed to lead tomorrow. But as I grew older, I decided to check the possible meanings of the English word tomorrow. One of its interpretations is “at some point in the future; later on.” Now, here lies the challenge, there are many points in the future. So, which of these points were we actually told we would lead?


Tomorrow as “the day after today” feels obscure. It never truly comes, because we are always in today, and today will always have its own tomorrow.


More importantly, I think the elders should listen to the cry of the young, for the young of today, are the elders of tomorrow.


A good tree bears good fruit, and so does a bad one. But you don’t expect a tree to miraculously grow well without fertile soil, a favorable climate, a healthy environment, and, at times, without care.


The good future of today’s children is necessary for the continuity of better times and situations in generations to come. The children of today are indeed the elders of tomorrow.


In essence, when the needs of today’s children are attended to, the needs of tomorrow’s elders are already being met.


© Ahmed Salim Jn ✍️ RCHP

#Uloko

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