Growing Accustomed to Lies Obliterates Truth

The recent rise of anti-Israel and pro-Hamas rallies on college campuses is a troubling trend, one which can't be overlooked.

It's deeply concerning to watch young people full of anger, who are supposed to be the future leaders of our society, are being influenced by misinformation and propaganda, demonizing Israel, while glorifying Hamas.

Many children are growing up in a society that advocates for self-entitlement, victimhood and oppression, leading them to view the world through a lens of anger and frustration.

This advocacy for what amounts to selfishness is seemingly unending. More critically, it dovetails with and is perpetuated by the Woke movement.

More than seemingly extremist left-adherent media, politicians, and even educators force their own agenda onto impressionable minds.

As a result, children are left feeling confused about what is true and what is false, leading to a regression in their academic performance and a lack of trust in their teachers and education as a whole.

Sadly we live in a society that creates inner anger and frustration in our children causing them to regress academically while doubting their teachers and education system what is true and what is false.

When children are not provided with a solid foundation of truth and values to guide them, they are vulnerable to manipulation and radicalization by those who prey on their vulnerability and disillusionment.

One of the main factors contributing to the frustration and confusion that children are facing today is the deliberate spread of misinformation and lies politically and physically in public schools and on college campuses.

With the rise of identity politics and the push for gender inclusivity, children are being forced to embrace beliefs that go against scientific fact.

As an example, the idea that a person can identify as a different gender than their biological sex is being forced onto children. This leads to a disconnect from reality and causes inner turmoil.

When children are forced to deny the truth and live a lie, it can have damaging effects on their mental health and academic performance.

Truthfully these pro-Hamas rallies are fueled by a lack of education and a loss of critical thinking skills to discern right from wrong.

Translation?

Children today are taught to prioritize emotion over rational thought.

The result is a generation of students who are easily swayed by extremist ideologies and are unable to discern fact from fiction with a recent shocking poll showing 25% of millennial children support Osama bin Laden today.

Furthermore, the lack of support for women's rights and protections is another issue that is which contributes to children’s frustrations.

In the past, women's rights groups and activists played a vital role in advocating for the rights and safety of women.

However, in recent times, there has been a deafening silence on these issues.

Children are witnessing the erosion of women's rights and protections, which can lead to feelings of insecurity, anger, and anxiety.

This lack of support for women's rights can contribute to a sense of confusion and frustration among children, as they struggle to understand why their society is failing to protect half of its population.

One of the most glaring examples is the issue of allowing men who identify as women to intrude in women's privacy and locker rooms endangering their wellbeing and intruding in their privacy.

This blatant disregard for women's safety and comfort should be a top priority for women's rights groups, yet many seem to be silent on the matter.

And silence can assuredly and with consistency, be the equivalent of complicity.

Furthermore, the lack of support for traditional values on the part of education also contributes to this sense of insecurity and confusion among children.

The erosion of moral and ethical standards in society has left many children questioning their own identities and values, leading to a disconnect from their sense of self and purpose.

Moreover, the toxic political climate on college campuses, where free speech is often stifled and dissenting opinions are not tolerated, has created an environment where students feel pressured to conform to the prevailing narrative.

Those who dare to speak out are often met with hostility and accusations of racism by violent uneducated students, which further discourages open and honest dialogue.

As children grapple with these confusing and conflicting messages, it is no wonder that they are turning to more extreme forms of expression, such as failed grades, support for terror, and acts of violence.

When children feel disconnected from reality and lack the support and guidance they need, they may lash out in destructive ways as a means of coping with their inner turmoil.

It's now up to us as a society to take responsibility for the impact that falsehoods are having on our youth and to provide them with the tools they need to discern fact from fiction.

Only then can we hope to create a generation of critical thinkers who are able to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence and clarity.

Duvi Honig is founder and chief executive officer of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber Of Commerce. The Orthodox Jewish Chamber Of Commerce is a global umbrella of businesses of all sizes, bridging the highest echelons of the business and governmental worlds together stimulating economic opportunity and positively affecting public policy of governments. His work has been recognized by both Presidents Obama and Trump. Read more of his reports — Here.