Older generation often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thoughts and behavior. Most people argue that it is not helpful for younger generations to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree

During the current era of modernization, the new generation has less tendency for
traditions
, ideas and beliefs that elders still kept hold on them. I strongly believe that these thoughts are the valuable heritage of mankind and might even play a significant role in our societies.
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essay, revealing the rationales behind the arguments, demonstrates the reasons why people still should understand and keep their
traditions
alive. Some people, among them elders and wise men and women, reason that
traditions
should be sacredly preserved and followed. Indeed, these so-called old thoughts are the essence of mankind’s experience through the ups and downs of life. As an example, having the main meals of the day in a certain schedule with all family members together is a well-respected tradition; a tradition which
according to
the contemporary science of psychology
as well as
health proved to be a " must
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do” in every modern way of living. The tradition comes from centuries ago
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but is beneficial for both
mental
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and physical condition of the people.
Therefore
, it is evident that not only
traditions
should be preserved as heritage, but
also
, some of them shall be followed as the cultural foundation of every society.
On the other hand
, many stand against it and argue that traditional thoughts and beliefs shall be abandoned as they resemble and include nothing but history and in some
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humiliation.
For
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animal and human sacrifices were held as religious rituals and ceremonies. These sorts of
traditions
are not anymore accepted and are being considered heinous and monsters,
hence
,
traditions
cannot be
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a blueprint for humankind. In
this
regard, noteworthy to mention is the fact that
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not many beliefs are as
such
and with a simple reasoning they can be distinguished from those which are fruitful. In conclusion, the social and historical background of societies and human developments created these notions, understanding and
traditions
which incorporate experience and wisdom. It
also
should be borne in mind that some of them shall not be blindly followed, those which represent the dark ages of
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struggling to survive and can be logically left out.
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