Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past.

It is often argued that young adults suffer from inadequate attention from their parents because of the fast-paced lifestyles of they live. I wholeheartedly agree with this view and think that mental health disorder along with bad decisions are consequences of this lack of quality time. Firstly, adolescents may develop mental illness when they did not spend enough time with their guardians. Research has shown that mental sickness like fear of emotional attachment can develop from this situation. For instance, a teenager might decide to always Isolate themselves from their peer, to avoid been hurt or left alone, based on their experience with their parents. In the past emotional gap was filled by the bond the child had with their parent Furthermore, insufficient attention leads lots of adolescents to make bad decisions. When it come to important decisions like relationships, career paths, and health many youngsters tend to ask their friends who has no experience or first-hand knowledge on the subject matter. A typical example is teenager deciding to have sex or aborting an unwanted pregnancy without the knowledge of the health hazards and emotional trauma associated with this acts. Guardian should have time to give their wards the necessary sex education which will aid them make positive decisions. To conclude, in the past parents had more time for their wards, and even though we are in fast-paced century, parents should always set aside time for their children’s’ emotional needs to help their children avoid suffering from mental illness and bad decisions.