Courage.

We need more of it. Period.
   It is a characteristic within people that has become withered as generations pass.
Where has the courage gone? Why are so many people of our day so apt to just sit back and take a beating from their opposition? Why do they not stand up for themselves or others? Their beliefs or religions? Their passions? Their character?
   Why is it that they allow themselves to be walked on, overpowered, and discriminated against?
It's hard to say, but, they are weak; and I cannot help but to have NO pity for these people. I know so many people with "Emo" personalities. They mope and complain about their problems but never do anything about them. Their problems just fester within their minds, bottled up. It only seems to worsen the situation.
It makes me sick to see people like this. If I ever became one of those mopey people, my mother would slap me upside the head (for those who know my mother, you know it's true). 
And I see that more and more people are becoming like this; at an early age too it seems.
Maybe it's the parents? I mean I can't help but notice the difference in parenting from the parents of my mother's age range to people just becoming parents. Sure, every set of parents have different parenting skills and techniques than others, but it seems that there is a sudden lack of discipline and values that the parents of earlier generations worked so hard to bestow in their children. And yes, every generation will have a certain percentage of alcoholic, drug-abusive parents, which is also growing in size. But I have seen people come from very abusive, broken homes and manage to become great, courageous people and live normal lives.
Yet, I see kids come from relatively normal homes and families and turn into the people I described before; I don't understand it.
"My parents don't listen to me","I hate my life","I never get what I want","My parents don't accept me"
Waa waa waa!!! Baby!! Grow some balls (figuratively of course, ladies) and stand up for yourself!!
Stop complaining about how much you hate your life and do something about it. It's YOUR life and YOUR opinions and don't let anyone tell you how to think different.
I will leave you with a quote:

"Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength." ~ August Wilson

Always remember to be thankful for what you have, stand up for it, and be proud to show it to the world.