The older generations tend to have very
traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some
people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger
generations for modern life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this view?
It
is true that many older people believe in traditional values that often seem
incompatible with the needs of younger people. While I agree that some
traditional ideas are outdated,
I
believe that others are still useful and should not be forgotten.
On
the one hand, many of the ideas that elderly people have about life are becoming
less relevant for younger people. In the past, for example, people were advised
to learn a profession and find a secure job for life, but today’s workers
expect much more variety and diversity from their careers. At the same time,
the ‘rules’ around relationships are being eroded as young adults make their
own choices about who and when to marry. But perhaps the greatest disparity
between the generations can be seen in their attitudes towards gender roles.
The traditional roles of men and women, as breadwinners and housewives, are no
longer accepted as necessary or appropriate by most younger people.
On
the other hand, some traditional views and values are certainly applicable to
the modern world. For example, older generations attach great importance to
working hard, doing one’s best, and taking pride in one’s work, and these
behaviours can surely benefit young people as they enter today’s competitive
job market. Other characteristics that are perhaps seen as traditional are
politeness and good manners. In our globalised world, young adults can expect
to come into contact with people from a huge variety of backgrounds, and it is
more important than ever to treat others with respect. Finally, I believe that
young people would lead happier lives if they had a more ‘old-fashioned’ sense
of community and neighborliness.
In
conclusion, although the views of older people may sometimes seem unhelpful in
today’s world, we should not dismiss all traditional ideas as irrelevant.
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