I think I was very lucky to have some influences in my early 20s that helped me to see that I was thinking about things in slogans. (Well said by the way)
I also get concerned at how little younger people seem to consider concepts like right and wrong. From the outside looking in, it looks like "pleasure seeking" rather than seeking fulfillment and happiness. A whole generation has been taught to look outside of themselves to solve problems. I want others to meet my need to feel important, to feel provided for, to feel security, ...
In order to be okay, others can't say mean words... I could write a book. I don't mean it in a judgmental way, I get that they just have been fed bad information and they haven't figured it out yet.