Imagine we’re sitting over coffee and you ask me, “What do you mean when you say corrupted society?”
Well, think about it like this.
A corrupted society isn’t just about crime or drugs. It’s really about an environment where wrong things slowly start to feel normal. You know what I mean? Where people stop questioning certain behaviors because “everyone else is doing it.”
And that’s where the danger quietly creeps in.
See, when children are young, their first school is the home. They copy everything — the way parents speak, their habits, their manners, even their beliefs. Parents are their heroes at that stage. Kids watch closely and absorb everything like little sponges.
But then something happens.
They grow up.
Suddenly they’re fifteen or sixteen, hanging out with friends, forming their own opinions, and experiencing the world outside the home. And this stage? It’s probably one of the most influential periods of their lives.
Why? Because now they’re surrounded by different ideas, different lifestyles, and different pressures.
Have you ever noticed how quickly teenagers say, “I can make my own decisions now”?
And before parents even realize it, new habits start showing up.
Maybe it starts with smoking. Maybe someone offers weed. And the reason is often the same: “Everyone else is doing it.”
Then the parent reacts.
“Why are you smoking?” they ask.
And the teenager fires back:
“Dad smokes. Why shouldn’t I?”
And suddenly the parent is just sitting there thinking… “Wait… when did this happen?”
You start asking yourself questions.
“We raised him well.”
“We protected him.”
“How did he get influenced like this?”
But here’s the thing — the world today is very different from the one many parents grew up in.
Years ago, if you wanted entertainment, you had to go to the cinema. Now? Everything is right there in your hand.
Movies. Shows. Games. Social media. Endless content.
One tap, one swipe — and suddenly a teenager has access to things no parent is even aware of. And if they’re sitting in their room alone, watching whatever they want without supervision… well, it’s easy to see how certain ideas and behaviors can slowly shape their mindset.
And when something is repeated often enough, it stops looking wrong.
That’s influence.
So parents try to adapt. Maybe they move the study desk to the living room so there’s some visibility. Maybe they install monitoring apps on phones. Maybe they try to talk more with their kids so they don’t feel distant or bored at home.
Because let’s be honest — if a teenager feels disconnected at home, where do you think they’ll look for belonging?
Outside.
And that’s where environment becomes everything.
Now imagine an even harder situation.
What if the parents are struggling themselves? What if the family is broken? What if they’re homeless or living in a community where drugs, alcohol, and crime are everywhere?
What kind of influence surrounds that child?
A sixteen-year-old might be forced to figure out life alone — searching for food, shelter, survival. In theory, you might say, “Well, that will make him strong and independent.”
But in reality?
A teenager on the streets is far more likely to run into gangs, drug dealers, and dangerous situations.
And if the teenager is a girl, the risks can be even worse. She might end up in unsafe relationships, exploitation, or situations she never imagined.
It’s heartbreaking, but it happens in many places around the world.
And sometimes the root of the problem begins earlier — family breakdown.
When parents divorce and both step away from responsibility, the child ends up asking questions no young person should have to ask:
“Where do I belong?”
“Do I live with mom or dad?”
“Who actually cares about me?”
Some children end up with grandparents. Others go to orphanages. Some are adopted.
But inside, many of them carry confusion and emotional pain.
That’s why environment matters so much.
A child growing up in a corrupted society can feel a bit like a fish inside a glass aquarium.
Think about that for a moment.
The fish swims around, but the glass walls define its world. Everything it sees, hears, and learns is limited to that environment. Its understanding of life depends entirely on what’s inside that small space.
The same thing can happen to children.
Their attitudes, values, and beliefs are often shaped by the boundaries of the society around them.
Even religious practices can become routine. A teenager might pray or fast simply because everyone else does it. But if no one explains the purpose, the meaning, or the history behind the faith, then the actions become habits without deep understanding.
Real faith usually grows when someone searches for truth, learns the history of the prophets, and understands the wisdom behind their religion.
That’s why parents play such an important role.
Not just providing food and shelter — but guiding values, explaining purpose, and shaping character.
Because if society is pulling children in one direction, parents have to gently help them see a better path.
And that raises an important question for all of us:
If society can influence our children so strongly… shouldn’t we be even more intentional about the environment we place them in?
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