The Infantilism of Modern Society and the Problem of Electoral Age: A Rational View

Abstract

The article is devoted to studying the problems of infantilization of modern societies, as well as the main reasons for intergenerational gaps that significantly affect the socio-political interaction between different generational strata. At the same time, the author noted that the main initiators and beneficiaries of such destructive processes are the “progressive” neo-libertarian elites who seek to dismantle traditional societies. The author draws the readers’ attention to the following paradox: even though sociologists, political scientists, demographers and psychologists note the rapid infantilization of youth, nevertheless, the primary trend of the leading states of the world at the beginning of the 21st century is the maximum possible involvement of young people in politics, including, the electoral processes. However, according to the author, the “premature” political socialization of youth is fraught with severe risks for the sustainable development of modern states, including the Russian Federation.