Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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History repeats itself. Things that we have done or experienced in the past, have a high probability of coming back into our lives at some point. Not only things or experiences, but

also

people who were part of our lives in the past, may cross our paths in the present or the future which may have a huge impact on our present

lifes

a characteristic state or mode of living

lives

life

. Though we are living in the present, I believe that the past does hold a lot of value. A person who has had a difficult childhood,

for example

, people who have experienced sexual abuse as kids, or maybe physical abuse, may still experience post traumatic stress which lasts for ages. They may still panic when they run across something similar, or witness an identical situation. If their past is known to their guardians or friends, precautionary measures can be taken to avoid the panic-

stiking

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

striking

situation. Another instance is

Suggestion

about

married couples who hide their past love life from their respective partners. A friend of mine had gone through something very similar. He was dating a girl from college for four years, but unfortunately

could'nt

could not

couldn't

get married to her, as his family did not accept inter-cast marriage. He ended his relationship and tried to move on in life. After a year or so, his parents found a match for him. When he decided to get married to her, his ex girlfriend turned up and tried to ruin his wedding. But fortunately that did not happen, as he had been transparent about his past relationship with his current partner. I feel, knowing about

ones

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one's

history gives us, the advantage to foresee what might happen, if an unfavourable situation reoccurs with a loved one. It

also

gives us the insight, to understand someone better.

Tue Oct 22 2019

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Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Fully explain your ideas

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