The Love of Toxic

Lately, I have been observing a new trend. It’s the use of the word “toxic” amongst the youth, like it’s a good thing. Too many are taking great pleasure in being toxic. In the world of social media, there are many pretenders and followers. It’s a place where anyone can sit behind a screen and present anything to others. One can really be anything; so, why toxic? The word toxic is defined as something being poisonous, dangerous, deadly or harmful. Why would anyone want this or want to be this? Hopefully, this article can shed light upon it. Today’s youth, feel that love is getting beat on, clowning, fighting and making another person jealous. They feel it is exciting and it means someone really cares about them. Because of the lack of guidance and attention, the youth are now accepting negative attention as at least SOME attention. They are hurting from neglect in their homes. They want mothers and fathers who discipline, love and support them. Unfortunately, many don’t have that; therefore, they are searching for it, and even if it’s in dysfunction, it is precious to them. That’s why so many are dying and being incarcerated at such a young age. Toxic is the new attention getter. What a sad time we are living! May I encourage all parents to stop displaying toxicity as well? Children are sponges. They absorb what they see. If all they see is arguing & fussing, screaming and cursing, they become desensitized to it and accept it as normality. Then, it’s projected upon others in future relationships. Nothing is normal about toxicity. Nothing is cute about it. Nothing is healthy about it either. It’s counterproductive, fruitless and hindering. Let’s pray for our youth and correct this love of toxicity. The love of toxic, is the love of destruction. We can’t afford any more of that in our families or communities.