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Neet: A Growing Social Concern in All Corners
1. Unraveling the Mystery of Neet
Breaking Down NEET: Understanding Its Significance
The term describes individuals who lack interest in education, employment, or skill training. They are often seen as societal freeloaders, relying on family support and welfare programs to survive without worrying about basic needs.
This term first emerged in the late 90s in the UK but has now spread to other developed countries like Japan, South Korea, and China.
Typically aged between 15 to 30, these individuals are increasingly at risk due to factors such as laziness, dependence on others, or economic hardships like unemployment. They often rely on welfare programs or parental support to get by.
2. Current Status of Neet
Initially emerging in the United Kingdom but gaining widespread usage in Japan. The Japanese hold a belief in quickly finding employment after graduation or entering traditional professions. However, for Neets, they go against this belief, not seeking immediate employment after graduation but depending on their parents.
To aid young people in escaping this situation, a plethora of manga comics and anime films addressing this issue have been created. This approach has and continues to receive positive feedback. The content of these films mainly reflects their own image and individuals within it who can break free, so why can't they? A prime example of a Neet is the film Welcome to the NHK, which you can refer to.
Not only present in Japan, but China is also a country with a large number of NEETs. The majority of NEET members in China are children born during the early stages of the country's one-child policy. Growing up in a developing country, being the only child, these individuals are extremely pampered by their parents, even as adults they continue to be heavily supported. However, a life of abundance combined with family protection leads many to lose their will to strive, easily giving up on their dreams.
South Korea, too, is not immune to the Neet phenomenon. Neets are gradually increasing over time, becoming a highly concerning issue for families and society.
A notable example in South Korea is a 34-year-old man, a graduate of a prestigious university in South Korea, yet he has been living off his older brother for many years. Many believe that with his level of education, he could quickly find stable employment and achieve a bright career, but he finds himself unemployed. There seems to be no place that can 'accept' him. Thus, he becomes disillusioned as his career path doesn't go smoothly, hence deciding to stay with his older brother after their parents passed away. He shares, 'At first, I felt ashamed to rely on my brother and couldn't face my sister-in-law and nieces. But over time, I got used to it, feeling less embarrassed.' Hence, it can be said that the financial support from the family has formed his habit, sparing him from scarcity, thus hesitating to step into society to work.
3. Consequences of Neet
For developing countries, when they don't work, they still receive full financial support from their families, leaving them not to worry about their current lives. However, the issue arises when family incidents occur, no longer being a shelter, what will they do? Without social knowledge, experience, communication skills, what will they do? Furthermore, spending too much time indoors without interacting with anyone can lead to autism spectrum disorder. Moreover, since Neet predominantly occurs among young people, those of working age who do not work, mostly relying on the elderly, will lead to economic stagnation, aging of the workforce, and imbalance.
As for Vietnam, an agricultural country still poor and backward, the situation of having a meal without working, having a fully satisfying life without worrying about the present, only accounts for a very small percentage. For those who do not have money to spend on current life, spending on gaming, the need for life gradually leads to social evils, resulting in many tragic cases.
However, somehow, families and society should take certain measures to eliminate the chains that bind those with this condition. Society should be more open to recent graduates. Families should not overly spoil their children but allow them to become independent from a young age. From a young age, children should be guided towards a clear future, focusing on what kind of work rather than overly emphasizing grades. Many people, even after completing university, cannot find jobs because they were only taught that a 'bright future only comes with a university education. What to do after graduation, no one tells.' The purpose of years of schooling is not just to pass exams but to prepare for a better job.
Above are the insights into Neet that Mytour wants to share with you. Neet exists everywhere, so you should not discriminate against these individuals but help them escape from this situation. Wishing you all an effective day of work and study.
