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August 22, 2005
Education
I have made an interesting observation during the last few weeks in Iran. The Iranian youth, generally known for their highly developed political ideas, have been turning directions.
Eight years of hard struggle to find a political free space resulted in almost nothing. What people, particularly the young people, wanted was to have a space to implement political reforms. The idea, despite being noble, was rather immature, expecting political reforms to take root without the participation of the actual political actors.
Now, however, the kids are taking another route. They have turned into self-improvement! They read more, they listen more, they try to learn. I guess the idea that if you improve yourself, you consequently improve the world around you has crept in. I look at this new development positively. We shall see what it amounts to.
Posted by Khodadad at August 22, 2005 11:04 AM
Comments
Perhaps a self improving inward turn will be a positive thing for many young Iranians who might otherwise turn to alcohol and drugs out of frustration with the lack of any significant progress toward political reform. I only wish that the now young next generation of mullahs would do the same thing, but that doesn't seem very likely.
Posted by: David at August 24, 2005 12:32 AM