I would also like to contribute my opinion to the forum regarding the aspect of self-respect for young people who have nothing yet. Young people, when just starting out in life, may not have achieved anything or established a position, but that doesn't mean they should lose their self-worth. Amidst the pressure to prove themselves and the choices ahead, self-respect is the boundary that needs to be preserved.
Lack of status does not mean lack of value.
Young people entering adulthood often carry many expectations: to prove their abilities, gain recognition, and find their place in society. However, having aspirations does not necessarily mean they have enough experience, achievements, or financial resources. The gap between what they desire and reality sometimes becomes an invisible pressure, causing them to doubt their own worth.
Before achieving anything to prove themselves, young people easily use external recognition as a measure of their own success. A negative review or witnessing friends progress further can create feelings of inferiority, impatience, and even drive them to prove themselves at all costs. Meanwhile, what's essential in the early stages of a career isn't quickly surpassing others, but rather gradually accumulating skills and experience and finding a suitable path.
Seeking opportunities, building relationships, or learning from those who have gone before are all legitimate ways to grow. The important thing to note is that when the desire for recognition overrides personal principles, young people may sacrifice more than they gain.
Achievement takes time to build, and dignity is not a reward reserved only for the successful. Young people can acknowledge their limitations, accept failure, and continue to improve themselves without denying their own worth.