All the Solid archetypes were raised in developed countries, characterised by:
- Economy: High income, advanced technology, strong industrial and service sectors, with highly efficient infrastructure. Economies are typically diversified and service-based.
- Standard of Living: High standards of healthcare, education, and overall quality of life. Most people have access to social security, advanced medical care, and education systems.
- Social Indicators: Low unemployment, political stability, high life expectancy, and strong institutions that support governance and economic security.
EXAMPLES OF THE CHALLENGES THEY MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED GROWING UP IN A DEVELOPED COUNTRY
- Sedentary Lifestyle: In developed nations, children may face issues like obesity due to a sedentary lifestyle and easy access to processed foods.
- Mental Health Strain: While healthcare is more accessible, developed countries often experience higher rates of mental health issues such as anxiety, ADHD, or depression.
- Over-Consumption: Exposure to material excess and convenience can lead to over-consumption of unhealthy foods, media, and technology.
- Environmental Disconnect: Children may have fewer opportunities to engage with nature, contributing to physical and emotional imbalances.
- Performance Pressure: In highly competitive environments, children may face immense pressure to perform academically and socially.
- Digital Overload: Overexposure to digital devices and social media can result in distraction, attention issues, and mental fatigue.
- Existential Anxiety: Children growing up with material abundance may still experience existential anxiety, asking deeper questions about purpose and meaning.
- Mental Health Awareness: While there is access to mental health resources, there is often a high prevalence of mental health challenges due to stress, social comparison, and overwork.
- Disconnection from Family: Although basic needs are often met, parents may be more focused on careers, leading to emotional disconnection or neglect.
- Social Pressure and Isolation: Peer pressure and high expectations can lead to emotional isolation or a sense of never being “enough.”
- Material Substitutes for Love: Emotional needs may be substituted with material goods, leading to a lack of deep emotional fulfillment.
- Emotional Overload: Exposure to media, constant connectivity, and societal expectations can cause emotional exhaustion or overwhelm.
- Spiritual Apathy: In a highly developed and materialistic society, there may be a sense of spiritual apathy or lack of interest in deeper spiritual questions.
- Searching for Purpose: Despite material abundance, children may struggle to find a sense of purpose or meaning in life.
- Spiritual Exploration: Access to diverse spiritual and philosophical teachings may allow for exploration, but without proper guidance, it can lead to confusion or superficial engagement.
- Cultural Secularism: Growing up in a more secular environment may disconnect children from spiritual traditions, leaving them searching for personal meaning later in life.