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

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Our grandparents lived their
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in a traditional way and their way of thinking towards
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is not modern and they always preferred to live
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with no extra demands. While some opine that, their ideas and thoughts are not useful for young generations to cope with today's world. I agree with
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opinion to a great extend. On the one hand, our ancestors lived in a cultural environment where they tend to live simply without any electronic devices or any other digital technology.
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, their requirements are very less as compare to young people.
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, older generations
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not think about being rich and live
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uxurious
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because their happiness lies within their family and society and they do not want to go out of
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eague.
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has completely changed for young people, now there is no similarity in ancient and modern
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old thinking and way of living would not help young people to live their
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with all modern perks.
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, elder people have
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omplete schedule which they follow in their daily routine woke up early and they go to bed early, but at present young
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cannot match
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because of studies and some
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of their job shifts.
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, people in past are very helpful and they live together happily in one society, but for now
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changed, daily crimes and competition among communities are high,
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to live in modern
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one has to be alert and blunt to be ahead of
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rowd. In conclusion, there is no denying that
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strong decision making power and their experience and guidance will be helpful in our
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. But, it is evident that
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cannot match with old thinking and standard of living because of modernization.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Traditional ideas
  • Modern life
  • Younger generations
  • Stability
  • Guidance
  • Foundation
  • Cultural heritage
  • Rigid gender roles
  • Resistance to new technologies
  • Adaptability
  • Innovative solutions
  • Respecting elders
  • Maintaining family bonds
  • Stifle progress
  • Fusion of ideas
  • Outdated values
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