Why do you think people are so emotionally unavailable these days & settle for an unhappy life?

The unpredictability of life... some grow up realizing that this is it, and try to make the most out of what they have... not really succeeding at all... then we truly get what we settle for...

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I think computer games, computers in general, texting, T.V., cell phones, etc. has a lot to do with it.

As well, parents who are just "not there" anymore for their kids (with all of the above, there's "no need"). (I don't agree with my last statement - just how I see it).

I remember as kids we used to be outdoors all of the time, swimming in the ocean, making teams in two fields and throwing dirt-clods at each other, playing with matchbox cars in the sand and cliffs (great little parking places there), board games where the family was together, eating together.

These days, technology has taken over and the kids who have grown up with that are teaching their kids the same because they do not know any different.

I think more field trips for kids would be great - I mean out in the country to farms, national parks, nature places where they can learn the beauty of the outdoors.

ADD: I'm an oldie (at 50) and have mental disorders that keep me pretty complacent and a recluse; although I have PTSD which forces through flashbacks and nightmares some very traumatic experiences. Other than that I'm totally in touch with my feelings, my unmet needs and still choose to stay this way because I've lost hope of trusting ANYone's intentions as good intentions towards me for many reasons.

I think those trashy sitcoms are part of the problem. Kids grow up thinking they can act that way and get along, that is have good relationships. The sitcoms are a terrible training ground.

Also, people become gun-shy. Maybe they tried marriage and it was a disaster and they are afraid to try again.

"how do you think we can make them reconnect to real life, " I don't think we can make them do much of anythings. We can try to encourage them to be more expansive, adventuresome. But it is their choice.

Also, realize that what they like, what makes them happy may not be what makes you happy. So what you want to push them into may not work even in the unlikely event you are successful in getting them to live like you think they ought to! People are different. Some want to do research. Others want to sit in front of TV and watch sports. Some want people around them all the time. To others that thoughts is horrifying.

Most people, especially the younger generation, are used to conversing using some form of media rather than a more personal fashion. Bottom line is most people lack the normal social skills of older generations. Getting away from the electronic devices would help.

I think our educational system has lot of flaws. With every passing time, we are training our kids for cat-fights and not to seek satisfaction in life!

Life has become more competitive and we are turning our kids into fighter rather than admirer or lovers.

The concept of co-existance or co-evolution is getting diminished.

Its in our hand to save our society by raising awareness.