Should young people follow older people's example or it is good for them to challenge older people's opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Though some people are of the opinion that

the newer

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the new

generation

should follow the older

generation

's example, others argue that

the newer

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the new

generation

should be

skeptical

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

sceptical

of views held by the elderly. In my opinion, both points of views hold merit and specific situations in life dictate which view to follow. Older people usually have wisdom which comes after decades of practical experience.

This

wisdom is particularly useful in situations which are recurring in nature. As an evidence for

this

, the following excerpt "Throughout history, the only pattern we have seen is that

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instance

repeat themselves" from the book of authors Will and Ariel Durant is famously quoted. Examples

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of

this

recurring nature of history in the present day are marriage or career advice which can be as relevant for us today as they were for our elders, a

generation

ago. Some events or ideas are

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generating

specific which may not repeat themselves in similar forms. Thinking of the elderly becomes dated when applied to these current problems.

For example

, many older people have very strong views on

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the use

of recreational drugs or homosexuality.

Although

as the world modernized, these things have become largely acceptable to the younger citizens.

Hence

, it may be wise to be

skeptical

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

sceptical

of opinions of

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older

people in situations which evolve over time. In conclusion, in my opinion the youth should use its judgement when it decides to follow elderly citizens. As a template, young people may see if the specific situation is repetitive in nature or not.