The 21st century is a global era, a time when young people are moving abroad.

Cha Bum-kun, the former coach of the national football team, recently spoke out about the rumors of conflict within the team. He said that the role of adults is important in resolving the generational conflict, saying, "Lee Kang-in's parents and I should be punished." Cha said, "In Europe, there is no concept of seniors or elders, everyone is considered a colleague, and it is not unusual to strongly express your opinion to the coaching staff." He added, "(Young players who have lived in Europe) naturally learn and emulate the culture they have experienced." He then said, "Korean football is now at a crucial juncture, with both East-West cultural differences and a generational gap." He also said, "It's a hard atmosphere to understand, but the world is changing."

He continued, "Eastern humility and sacrifice, or responsibility as a player for the South Korean national team, could be seen as outdated and useless. However, Eastern interpersonal relationships are the weapons and assets we have inherited naturally." He said, "It was the secret to Park Ji-sung's success in his career at world-renowned clubs, and it's also my secret." Cha said, "We didn't actively try to think about and educate ourselves about friction between generations who have experienced different cultures." He said, "I thought I was old and could take a break. Looking back, I feel very ashamed."

Finally, he said, "Now, the parents here need to think about what adults should do." He added, "We need to prioritize what is important for the dignified success, true success, of our children."

(Source: Cha Bum-kun “Lee Kang-in's parents and I should be punished... It's fortunate that Son Heung-min is the captain” (daum.net) Moon Ji-yeon, reporter for Chosun Ilbo, 2024. 2. 29)

Since the 21st century, young people in South Korea have been moving abroad, where they face difficulties due to unfamiliar culture, language, etc. As time passes, they unconsciously absorb Western individualism and horizontal culture. On the other hand, they experience confusion as their own identity, namely their Korean sensibilities and culture, becomes mixed within them.

Looking at children who have immigrated to the United States, you can see a difference between those who learn about their mother tongue, culture, and history from their parents at home and maintain a Korean identity, and those who don't. Immigrant children who were educated to enter white mainstream society, neglecting their Korean identity due to their parents' ambition, often experience a double identity crisis unknowingly when they become adults.

It is important for a human being to grow up healthy and balanced, maintaining their inner identity, adapting to a new culture and society, and living an altruistic life. This is not very different from what the Bible emphasizes. It is God's command and duty for God's children to restore the holiness that is God's attribute, to obey the Word, and to fulfill His will on this earth.

The importance of education in the home regarding the Bible, history, culture, and language cannot be overemphasized. The current generation needs to realize, strive, and put this into practice for the next generation.

March 1, 2024, Cham-gil