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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?

#generations #people #life
Globalisation and technology have changed almost every aspect of human
life
.A chunk of individuals opines that older values are not relevant to modern
life
 whilst others are sceptical about it.I ,
however
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 believe that some traditional ideas are outdated while others are still useful and should not be forgotten.
To begin
 with,many ideas that our older generation have are not applicable to younger generations .
For instance
,in past,
people
 were forced to learn a profession and find a secure job for
life
,but today workers expect much variety and diversity from their careers.
Moreover
,rules around relationships drastically changed as young adults make their own choices
such
 as who and when to marry.
In addition
,significant changes in attitudes towards gender roles.
For instance
,traditional roles for men or women as breadwinners and housewives,are no longer accepted as necessary or appropriate by younger generations.
On the other hand
,some traditional values are still applicable the modern society.
For example
 ,older generations give great importance to hardworking to achieve success in
life
 ,taking pride in one’s work and
this
 behaviour surely can benefit the younger generation as nowadays competition is increasing.
In addition
,other characteristics perhaps seen as traditional are politeness and good manners.
For instance
,these days
people
 expect to come into contact with
people
 variety of backgrounds and now it is imperative 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 neighbourliness. In conclusion,
although
 some views of elders
people
 unhelpful today world but you should not dismiss all traditional ideas as irrelevant.
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