DESENSITIZATION
Desensitization refers to the process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to a stimulus, often through repeated exposure. It can be applied to various contexts, such as emotional reactions or physiological responses.
It's uncommon for me to use all caps in the title of my article, blog, or whatever you prefer to call it. I don't see myself as much of an author, and I don't have the audacity to teach you anything. These writings simply reflect my humble perceptions, observations, and heartfelt feelings, sometimes expressed with a touch of heightened emotion. Picture me penning all of this with deep concern and a tinge of frustration — Ok, a lot of frustration plus infuriation.
As a parent, it deeply concerns me that our kids are exposed to various stimuli on a daily basis. The media has led to a decline in ethical standards, normalizing the consumption of hard drinks for kids as young as 10 to 12 years old. My perspective, rooted in my Muslim beliefs, opposes any form of alcohol or substance consumption, regardless of age. The use of drugs, particularly coined as medicinal marijuana or weed, is shown so casually— rather glorified. There are countless drama seasons, series out there where the drug lords are glorified to the extent of showing them as some kind of gods.
I was reading one such blog and will rather copy paste the contents:
The power of social media is undoubtedly very strong; but this allows for something rather sinister to creep into the mindset of the young people that have been raised on sites such as Twitter and Facebook. The programme ‘Breaking Bad,’ which came to end in 2013, was majorly promoted over social media. This resulted in quite a worrying trend; teenagers as young as 13 showing their love for the crystal meth drug lord Heisenberg or Walter White, who not only produce one of the most addictive and home-wrecking drugs available, but also poisons children and mercilessly kills. Young people are idolising a tyrant, some even sharing images of crystal meth.
I have watched this season in bits and pieces with my husband, always questioning him about how they portray the character as a "hero." What about his own kids? What are the producers/directors thinking? Maybe they will show his kid falling prey to drugs, and perhaps he will repent, but that never happened. Can you believe his own son never once engaged in any consumption? There was no remorse whatsoever in the heart of Walter White for cooking and distributing meth, when he had a kid himself. What a twisted mentality to portray! Normalizing this behaviour! And what a wonderful tact to DESENSITIZE the viewers! I wonder who is behind all such agenda... A point to wonder.
Talking of normalizing things, one very important aspect of our lives is relationships, especially spousal partnerships. There's a worrisome normalization of neglecting to mend connections. It has become too convenient to move on once the initial excitement fades or when one feels they've conquered the other person. Phrases like "I don't feel it in my heart anymore," "I don't think it was love, maybe infatuation; well, we have called it off," "she isn't my type, maybe...," "he is no longer the thrill he used to be" are some of the lame excuses for breakups, and in the worst scenarios, for breaking off marriages. It's disheartening and, frankly, unacceptable. In my words, it's complete BULLSHIT.
In my opinion, you have to give 100 percent to any relationship for it to work. It keeps evolving, especially when kids come into the equation. Life is not a bed of roses; one has to at least try to keep the relationship working. I don't agree that if it's too much work, just end it. Would you give up on your kid if he or she is too much work? You keep trying.
Please don't eat me alive with all the logic and statements, providing examples of toxic relationships. I'm not advocating for this at all. I'm not saying that you tolerate everything and every abuse just to keep it working. A big fat NO. I'm just saying, give it time, give it the respect that it needs. And then, if you think nothing can be done about it, and it's costing you your health, mental or physical, then you have every right to end it.
Please don't label me an extremist. If I put my religion into discussion, let me tell you that it allows it, but there are hadiths (sayings of Prophet Muhammad PBUH) about this act. One such hadith is:
Book 6, Number 2173:
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: Of all the lawful acts the most detestable to Allah is divorce.
This hadith emphasizes that while divorce is permissible in Islam under specific circumstances, it is discouraged and considered displeasing to Allah. The emphasis is placed on approaching divorce with caution and as a last resort after sincere efforts for reconciliation.
And then there is another aspect of cheating and infidelity in married or coupled life that is being highly justified - it has almost led to desensitization. It's almost blurring the line between what's right and what's wrong. Numerous shows glamorize infidelity and cheating, reflecting a troubling trend in how modern women are portrayed. I can enumerate a number of drama series where this trend is being portrayed openly and subtly. What are we exposing our generation to? How will this fabric of a "home" withstand all this media propaganda? How far will they go to attract viewers, for TRPs? Don't they have anything better to show, or is there some hidden agenda?
The media often presents women who are depicted as being able to "have it all," exemplified by HBO's "Sex Life." In this series, an exceptionally privileged wife engages in disturbing acts of dishonesty, emotional, and physical cheating on her devoted husband, all fueled by self-pity.
And then there is a trend that shows men falling for the same tactics! It's beyond my understanding. And now there is another concept of a "throuple" instead of a couple. Maybe I'm very old school, and I can't really wrap my head around these disturbing concepts. Rather, I don't want to. With any amount of logic, explanations, or whatever you throw at me, I will stick to my beliefs.
The ever expanding length of my text now doesn't allow me to shed light on the TikTok and Reels trends and the amount and type of desensitization that has been occurring due to this type of media.
Thanks to these fashion trend videos and shorts that are urging these very young girls to buying vitamin C creams and whatnot other products to rejuvenate their already perfect skins! These trends are making them insecure and, at the same time, desensitizing the moms to obscure their thinking that this is really not normal. They are ruining the skins and personalities of their perfectly okay daughters. That is just one aspect that I have touched upon. I have to retain your attention span.
What other "DESENSITIZATION" is occurring through media, or if you have any opinions regarding the topics I touched, I'm waiting for you in the comments' section. Please do come forward. I need your reviews for my sanity and peace of mind.
as you can see, not many users have finished reading your question at the end, and those who have finished reading prefer to remain silent.
I can tell you such a thought... this is how Overton windows work. In the Muslim world (as in Russian), the family is the foundation of society. It's almost a sacred concept. Therefore, it is difficult to destroy the institution of the family by direct methods.
Ask me why destroy the institution of the family... to reduce the birth rate and reduce the world's population. Globalists don't need so many people with their requests and problems to solve. No people, no problems. Same-sex marriage is already allowed in Europe, sex reassignment and other devilry are encouraged. All this is served under the sauce of individual freedom, freedom of choice, and democratic values... the list is quite long.
The East is not Europe, and direct methods and outright propaganda of sodomy do not work there. Therefore, advertising, TV shows and other milder propaganda. The pressure will only increase further.
In fact, the world has begun to change towards a multipolar model and this is encouraging. The globalists really do not lose hope of controlling the world. Of course, you have already heard about the announcement of the virus-X and see how they are trying to set fire to the rebellious East. But it feels more like agony. I want to believe it.
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как видишь, не многие пользователи дочитали до твоего вопроса в конце, а те, кто дочитали, предпочитают промолчать.
Могу сказать тебе такую мысль... так работают окна Овертона. В мусульманском мире (как и в русском) семья является основой общества. Это почти святое понятие. Поэтому прямыми методами разрушить институт семьи сложно.
Спроси меня, зачем разрушать институт семьи... чтобы снизить рождаемость и сократить население планеты. Глобалистам не нужно так много людей с их запросами и проблемами, которые надо решать. Нет людей - нет проблем. В Европе уже разрешены однополые браки, поощряется смена пола и другая бесовщина. Всё это подаётся под соусом свободы личности, свободы выбора, демократических ценностей... список довольно длинный.
Восток не Европа и там прямые методы и откровенная пропаганда содомизма не проходит. Поэтому реклама, сериалы и прочая более мягкая пропаганда. Дальше давление будет только усиливаться.
На самом деле мир начал меняться в сторону многополярной модели и это вселяет надежду. Глобалисты правда не теряют надежды контроля над миром. Ты конечно уже слышала об анонсе вируса-X и видишь, как пытаются поджечь непокорный Восток. Но это похоже скорее на агонию. Хочется в это верить.
My opinion aligns with yours on this topic. The other day, I was discussing with someone about the same, that it's the best way (devised by "higher authorities" to control the population and, for sure, address unwanted pregnancies. It seems to be working just fine. But of course, I have to tread very carefully here. I have so many other opinions, which I have kept to myself.
The things I've mentioned here, with utmost caution, are some of the problems that I believe are relatable and understandable for the majority, without introducing any controversy into the equation. I genuinely want to know your opinions. Or is it just me getting worked up over "petty" things?
Thank you so much for your answer, it made me feel a little less insane :)
The insane are those who go against human nature and the commandments of the Creator - be fruitful and multiply. Maybe this process is not controlled by people at all? )
In any case, they will not succeed... or humanity will simply perish.
Dear Maan, as much as I enjoy reading you, we have to quarrel a bit now... In a very friendly and lovely way, of course ;-))
This hope does not change even if three or more people enter into a relationship instead of two - as long as they do so attentively and respectfully.
In my opinion, no one, no state, no church, no community has the right to dictate to other people how they should lead their lives. Each of us has only the one!
I have a very definite "No!" - psychological thrillers don't generate psychopaths and serial killers by the dozen, nor do people who frenetically play shooting games inevitably run amok.
The gadgets and gimmicks available today, the external stimuli provided by a mindless and meaningless TV programme - they may dull us and certainly have an influence on our attention span, our agility and our sociability. But when did we stop trying to counteract other influences?
Children want to romp around, play sports, climb trees, fall into water and tear their trousers off fences, spill paint, carve wood and shoot slingshots, race each other and bake bread on a stick by the fire... And now we (I don't mean you and me, but society as a whole, the well-meaning and overprotective counsellors and "experts"...) are coming and taking our children and our fancy homes to safety from all this.
We (you know: not you and me... ;-)) are the danger that leads to the increasing apathy and isolation of the younger generation. We are making sure that the joy of life can only be felt and represented virtually. We are shaping this scary future - and our children and grandchildren will have a hard time stopping or reversing this development...
Drugs have always existed, by the way. Originally as medicine. Today's medicines are also drugs. And it always depends: Use or abuse?! We (you know... ;-)) are responsible for drawing the line. But not for prescribing absolute abstinence for each individual.
The so-called healthy family relationships that existed in the past were anything but healthy, but were based on dependencies and conventions, not least due to traditional ideas and religious commandments. I only see the intensive and hard work on a couple relationship, as you call for, as meaningful and recommendable if two people have entered into a relationship out of pure mutual affection and uninfluenced by external factors (not by pressure from parents or social expectations, not by religious rules, not by financial advantages and not out of convenience...) I'll tell you something: there aren't that many couples left. And those probably have no reason to struggle and bend - they really do fit.
Incidentally, my children have all gradually turned away from social media over the last few years and no longer use smartphones either: they don't accept the constant accessibility or the endless expansion of their own privacy... They are not alone in this: so there is hope ;-))
It's all about happy banter. And respecting eachother's opinion. I'm all for it :)
Dearest Weisser-rabe, I may agree with you regarding this "psychological thrillers don't generate psychopaths..."
My frustration stems from the delicate and fine balances in things, slowly being molded and distorted through the media. I'm unsure if you're up to date on watching drama series or the genres you prefer. Trust me, you might not appreciate what you see. "We" are somewhat mature people who can distinguish between right and wrong. However, what about those fragile minds? How are their thinking and thought processes being redefined? How they are taught that it's ok to to go astray every single time there is a temptation...
And then there's the topic I discussed regarding DRUGS, specifically METH. I understand the concept of use and abuse, but after watching that drama, it's glorified to such an extent that it makes me sick. As a parent, it worries me when I see such things. I've shared an excerpt from a blog here, highlighting that the drug—let me rephrase, the Meth producer and supplier—was trending as a social media sensation with memes and whatnot. Is that really what we want? I'm addressing the aspect of "desensitization" and the kind of stimuli that have been generated.
Clarifying from the beginning, my beliefs about the use and abuse of drugs stem from my religious values as a Muslim. However, in this discussion, I'm not focusing on that aspect. I comprehend how the world operates outside those beliefs. It's fine. What concerns me is the alarming situation in which drug-related content is presented to us, almost as if it's nothing.
And about relationships regarding "throuple", I admit that is purely subjective (and religious) beliefs. While my perspective is shaped by my religious values, I also apply reasoning to my beliefs. Personally, I find it challenging to accept such arrangements, as I believe it goes against human nature. Even in Islam, where a man is allowed to have multiple wives legally, there are strict criteria to ensure fair treatment and avoid wrongdoing. It's a complex and debatable topic, and I respect your opinion while adhering to my own beliefs.
Last but not least, I'm ever so grateful to you for your thorough remarks and for dedicating your precious time to my post. Thank you, and warmest regards.
Maan
I got rid of my last television set in 2001 and when I moved in with my friend a few years ago, fortunately there hadn't been one there for a long time either...
Of course, I still know a lot of what's on the market, albeit more as an observer than as a regular consumer. I see "Breaking Bad" and even more so the spin-off "Better call Saul" as bitterly exaggerated satire. In my opinion, nothing is glamorised there. Even more so in another production - "Narcos". It's rather revealing and sobering.
I'm more disturbed by the popularity of formats like Trash TV. I attribute this in turn to the decline of education - especially humanistic education. How do you want to discuss Kant with functional illiterates...?
You and my husband share similar "choices" and thoughts about these seasons. He is a fan of Narcos. I also enjoyed "Better Call Saul"; you're right about it being an over-exaggerated satire. I hope our generation is as resistant to these comedy/satire drama series as you are and takes it with a grain of salt.
Thank you so much for your views and your invaluable input.
Much Love
... and best regards to your husband ;-)))
What do you mean you are not a writer? Slap, slap!
Now snap out of it!
Marriage is work and sex really doesn't start to get good until the 30th year marriage: 😂😆 so keep humping at it!
Kids need to be outside know martial arts to stay alive from freaks and killers and that's the way life is. You're writing it so you know God is out there.
Remember, doing what God wants might hurt like Hell, you may even have to walk into it but being pulled out by Him is worth it.
Thank you for the "reality check", see it's one of the tags under my post
Yes and yes, marriage is work. A lot of work. Once, the initial "infatuation" is over, the reality hits hard... I know what you are trying to imply here. And I agree 💯
Once you bring kids into the equation, it really becomes a struggle. You've got to keep trying, give it the life of you.
When I was getting married, my father said to me, "The first five years are the hardest; after that, things will get easier." And he was damn right. I used to question myself every single minute, wondering what I had done. Then it started to get easier, and now looking back, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. We have put our blood, sweat, and tears into this matrimonial relationship, and it's truly sacred to me. P.S., we are both strong-headed, opinionated personalities, but we worked through it. We never stopped trying. We never stopped evolving...
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