Some people feel that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others, however, believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are many different views as to whether the younger
generation
should follow
traditions
or that they should be given the freedom to behave as individuals;
this
makes it a highly contentious issue.
This
essay will look at both sides of the debate and
then
offer an opinion,
Traditions
are what shape a
country
, they represent the ethos and the history of the nation, making the
people
distinct from one another. I feel it is important to maintain
traditions
such
as clothing, foods, or cultural practices as they offer cultural identity and a sense of belonging.
Furthermore
, a
country
’s
traditions
are attractive to tourists, wishing to immerse themselves in the
country
’s heritage, they buy traditional items, take part in traditional activities, and often seek out experiences where they can learn more about the
country
they are visiting;
thus
, bringing in income and
further
promoting tourism.
Additionally
, if the younger
generation
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not adopt certain
traditions
they will no longer exist. In my
country
for example
items
such
as the Non la or the conical hat is made by hand, the technique is passed on
generation
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to
generation
. If younger
people
show no interest in
this
craft we will lose a big part of our cultural history.
Finally
,
traditions
have survived for generations for a reason, they are often the best way to move forward. The Vietnamese
people
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example, have traditionally been hardworking and in our
culture
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we respect each other especially the elderly and these
traditions
have made Vietnam the
country
it is now.
Nevertheless
, we should acknowledge that young
people
should be able to freely express themselves. Some social and family
traditions
can be seen as old fashioned, obsolete and in some cases oppressive today. Globalization has meant the world has grown smaller, enabling
exchange
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of ideas and technology. Many new technologies and innovations have enabled economic growth when adopted over more traditional methods. Younger
people
have more access to other ideologies and ways of thinking which in some countries has led to positive moves
such
as gender equality and greater opportunities.
For example
, it was traditional in Vietnam to get married early and start a family,
this
led to many women not being able to
further
their careers, changes in
this
attitude has meant that more women can advance their careers and ensure financial stability when they decide to start a family. In
conclusion
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I believe there are merits on both sides of the debate.
However
, I feel that abandoning some
traditions
would be detrimental to a
country
’s rich heritage. The youth of today should be able to select the
traditions
they abide
by
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keeping in mind those that preserve their heritage and abandoning some of those societal
traditions
that are constrictive to living in the 21st century.
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