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Broken China

Young women today are turning away from the traditional form of femininity and embracing a more aggressive culture.  As a result we are witnessing a growing trend in the bad behavior of young women in the form of physical aggression.

If you Google “girl fight” you will find very graphic videos of young women fist fighting, often over a boy.  The images are disturbing and even worse; fights are cheered on by ADULTS as well as friends.  On most occasions the girls are arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, but little is being done to resolve the issue.  It is a growing problem and is quickly escalating.  Although there are no real statistics as yet, experts say:

80 percent of school fights are female on female violence, a trend fueled by the internet.
Videos on female violence can lead to cyber bullying as a way to torment one another
The posting of violent female videos can somehow bring notoriety or fame
CBSNEWS/2010
An interview by Psychologists Jennifer Hartstein on “The Early Show” said, “Boys always fought physically.  Girls fought with social aggression, with slander and making rumors and all that stuff, and now it’s going this extra step.  And girls are mean and they fight dirty.  It’s hard to watch”.
CBSNEWS/ 2010

How can we reach this generation of young women and say to them, like broken china you are too valuable to discard.  Although broken, you still have beauty and value because you are created in the image of God.  And God can restore the broken pieces of your life in to a thing of mosaic beauty.

I’m not sure if holding conferences for girls is the way to go, but it can’t hurt.  I’m just not sold on the idea.  I tend to believe it is the one on one and small intimate gatherings, which allow girls to speak freely and ask questions.  It is taking a young girl or a group of girls from your community/church out to lunch, spending time with them and sharing the love of Jesus.  It’s inviting girl's over to bake cookies or going to the movies.  Do simple things, it speaks volume. It doesn't need to be a major event. To me it is as simple as Jesus feeding the multitude, a fish and loaf of bread, (Mark 6:31-44). Be committed and if you promise something follow through.  Don’t make lame excuses.  More importantly, BE REAL.  This generation of young women is savvy.  They can recognize a phony when they see or hear one.  And one more thing, please pray for our young women.  Should you see a young woman while going about your daily activities ask the Holy Spirit to touch and restore her.


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